Biologically Active Metabolites and Dehydroascorbic Acid

Also known as: ascorbic acid, l-ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, calcium ascorbate

Water-soluble antioxidant vitamin essential for collagen synthesis, immune function, and iron absorption. Cannot be synthesized by humans and must come from diet or supplementation.

90mgRDARecommended Dietary Allowance — the daily intake sufficient for 97-98% of healthy adults. Set by the National Institutes of Health.

2000mgUpper LimitTolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) — the maximum daily dose unlikely to cause adverse health effects. Exceeding this consistently may increase toxicity risk.

3ProductsNumber of supplements in our database that contain this ingredient.

3Health ClaimsNumber of researched health benefits associated with this ingredient, rated by evidence strength (strong/moderate/weak).

4Side EffectsNumber of documented side effects from clinical literature and adverse event reports.

Health Claims & Evidence

strongSupports immune function

Supports immune cell function. Regular supplementation may modestly reduce cold duration, but does not prevent colds.

0 studies on PubMed

strongAntioxidant protection

Potent water-soluble antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage.

0 studies on PubMed

strongSupports collagen synthesis

Essential cofactor for enzymes involved in collagen production.

0 studies on PubMed

Known Side Effects

diarrhea at high doses
kidney stones (rare
with chronic high intake)
nausea

Drug Interactions

blood thinners (warfarin)
statins
chemotherapy drugs
estrogens

Always consult your healthcare provider before combining supplements with medications.

Products Containing Biologically Active Metabolites and Dehydroascorbic Acid (3)

NutriBiotic ImmunityMeta-C Powder

72 2

NutriBiotic ImmunityMeta-C 500 mg Capsules

71 3

NutriBiotic ImmunityMeta-C 1000 mg Tablets