Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
Alcohol rapidly depletes your Vitamin C stores. 100mg daily in Shield replenishes what drinking takes away. Exclusive to Shield.
Why Vitamin C is in Shield
Alcohol consumption rapidly depletes your body's Vitamin C stores. Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that your body uses to neutralise the damaging molecules (free radicals) produced when your liver processes alcohol.
When Vitamin C is depleted, your body has one less defence against alcohol-related oxidative damage. 100mg daily replenishes what moderate drinking takes away.
We include Vitamin C only in Shield (not the other products) because alcohol-related depletion is the specific rationale. Most people who don't drink regularly get adequate Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables.
Best timing for maximum benefit
Foods that help or hinder absorption
Citrus fruits, amla (Indian gooseberry), guava, bell peppers, and broccoli are rich food sources. If you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, you may already get enough — Shield's 100mg provides insurance for drinkers whose diets may be irregular.
Medicines to discuss with your doctor
If you take any of these medicines, talk to your doctor first
What you might experience
What you might experience
100mg of Vitamin C is well below any concern threshold. Stomach upset and diarrhoea are only associated with doses above 2,000mg daily — 20× our dose. Safe for virtually everyone.
Duration of use
Indefinite. 100mg daily is safe for long-term use.
Situations where this ingredient is not appropriate
Hemochromatosis (iron overload): Vitamin C increases iron absorption. If you have hemochromatosis or iron overload disorder, consult your doctor.
History of oxalate kidney stones: Very high-dose Vitamin C (above 1,000mg) may increase oxalate stone risk. At 100mg, this is not a concern.
What clinical studies suggest
Published clinical data
Presented for informational purposes. Individual results may differ. These studies do not constitute product claims.
