Medi-C Plus Medi-C Plus - Vitamin C & L-Lysine Formula w/Calcium Ascorbate Berry Flavour, 600 g
Medi-C Plus Vitamin C & L-Lysine Formula with Calcium Ascorbate - Berry Flavour - Humans do not make Vitamin C like animals do, we need to supplement this essential vitamin to meet our daily needs. Vitamin C and Lysine work together to build collagen, which strengthens and holds together the coronary cells. Inadequate amounts of Vitamin C means poor collagen production. Coronary cells then fall apart just as bricks do without a good mortar. Coronary arteries, closest to the heart, receive the greatest pressure and without enough vitamin C the collagen weakens. This sets the stage for a heart attack. The work of Dr. Sydney Bush shows that vitamin C + lysine can help reverse the process.
Price
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In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
Why people keep reordering it
Best suited to: someone who gets stomach upset from ascorbic acid tablets, people who struggle to swallow multiple large capsules daily, someone deliberately following a high-dose vitamin c plus lysine regimen.
What the research supports
One scoop gives you 2000 mg of vitamin C and 1300 mg of L-lysine, dissolved in water or juice. The 600 g tub lasts about four months.
Vitamin C studies use 500 to 2000 mg a day; lysine studies use 1 to 3 g.
- Collagen formation (evidence: strong, from biochemical, mechanistic)
- Vitamin C is a required cofactor for the enzymes that stabilize collagen, and lysine is one of the amino acids collagen is built from. Together they supply both a building block and the enzyme helper that assembles it.
- Immunity (evidence: moderate, from human rct, meta-analysis)
- Vitamin C helps white blood cells work and move to where they're needed. Regular intake at this dose has modestly shortened how long a cold lasts in some trials.
- Cold sores (evidence: mixed, from human rct, small trials)
- Lysine may block a virus's ability to use the amino acid arginine it needs to replicate. Trials on whether that lowers cold sore frequency give inconsistent results.
Read the literature: Collagen formation on PubMed, Immunity on PubMed, Cold sores on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- someone who gets stomach upset from ascorbic acid tablets
- the magnesium and calcium ascorbate buffering is gentler on the gut than plain ascorbic acid at this same 2000 mg dose.
- people who struggle to swallow multiple large capsules daily
- one scoop dissolved in water replaces what would otherwise be several 500 mg vitamin C tablets.
- someone deliberately following a high-dose vitamin C plus lysine regimen
- the 2000 mg vitamin C and 1300 mg lysine per scoop match that combination without needing to stack separate products.
Look elsewhere if
- someone just wanting a basic daily vitamin C top-up
- a 250 to 500 mg ascorbic acid or buffered vitamin C tablet covers normal needs without this much bulk powder or lysine.
- anyone hoping this reverses or treats a diagnosed heart condition
- this is a nutrient formula, not a treatment, and any heart concern needs direct medical follow-up rather than a supplement plan.
- people managing sodium or mineral intake closely
- check the calcium and magnesium load against other supplements you take, since this scoop adds both alongside the vitamin C.
What to expect
Vitamin C at this dose is absorbed and used quickly, so blood levels rise within hours, but visible effects on skin, gums, or wound healing tied to collagen support build over weeks of consistent daily use. There's no fast, noticeable feeling from taking it, this is a long-game nutrient.
How it compares
- Compared with plain ascorbic acid tablets
- the ascorbate buffering here is less acidic and easier on a sensitive stomach at high doses like 2000 mg. The tradeoff: you're mixing a powder into liquid each day instead of just swallowing a tablet, and it costs more per gram of vitamin C than basic ascorbic acid.
- Compared with a separate vitamin C tablet and lysine capsule combo
- this consolidates both into one daily scoop at fixed 2000 mg and 1300 mg amounts. The tradeoff: you lose the ability to dose vitamin C and lysine independently if your needs for each differ.
Product details
- Medicinal ingredients
- Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbate, ascorbic acid), Calcium (calcium ascorbate), L-lysine (L-lysine hydrochloride)
- Ingredient form
- g
- Suggested use
- Adults: Dissolve one level 6.5 cc scoop (5 g) daily in 250 mL of water or juice. Stir and drink immediately. Take with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products. Please keep desiccant in container after opening.
- Certifications
- Non-GMO
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- Medi-C Plus
How to take it
Adults: Dissolve one level 6.5 cc scoop (5 g) daily in 250 mL of water or juice. Stir and drink immediately. Take with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products. Please keep desiccant in container after opening.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
Each level scoop (5g) contains
- Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbate, ascorbic acid)
- 2000 mg
- Calcium (calcium ascorbate)
- 179 mg
- L-lysine (L-lysine hydrochloride)
- 1300 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients
Xylitol, natural flavours, citric acid, Oryza sativa (rice) hull powder, Stevia rebaudiana leaf.
Free from
Contains no artificial preservatives, colours, or sweeteners; no dairy, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about Medi-C Plus - Vitamin C & L-Lysine Formula w/Calcium Ascorbate Berry Flavour
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
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- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.