Our favorite Vitamin C supplement / 30 single-serve packets, .2 oz each

LivOn Labs Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C is such a great supplement. As we mention on our blog, we’re big believers in Vitamin C supplementation for those who are interested in supporting collagen in the skin: internal supplementation is what really gets to where the collagen-related action happens. Vitamin C is also a tried and true supplement for those looking to bolster their immune systems ahead of cold and flu season, travel, or simply in general.

For immune support, at least 200 mg of Vitamin C per day is often recommended, with the upper limit suggested at 2,000 mg per day. In our view, the 1,000 mg in LivOn Labs’ liposomal Vitamin C hits the sweet spot, where you get the benefits not only for your immune system but also for your skin.

LivOn Labs’ Vitamin C uses liposomal encapsulation, which encases Vitamin C in a bubble made of essential phospholipids (the same building blocks of our own cellular membranes). This improves both stability — always a challenge with Vitamin C — and delivery, since liposomal encapsulation has been shown in clinical studies to improve Vitamin C’s bioavailability.

And the phospholipids in and of themselves are helpful, since they help repair and protect cell damage from free radicals, pathogens, and toxic substances. The specific phospholipid used by LivOn Labs, phosphaditylcholine, is one of the essential phospholipids in our cell membranes — and it declines with age, making supplementation a smart choice. (How nice that it’s built into this Vitamin C!)

This supplement is also sugar free, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and non-GMO, with no fillers, colorants, or artificial flavors. It comes in single-serve packets that contain a gel, which you squeeze into a small amount of the beverage of your choice (we like it with either water or juice).

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.