Medi-C Plus Medi-C Plus - Vitamin C & L-Lysine Formula w/Calcium Ascorbate Unflavoured, 600 g
Medi-C Plus Vitamin C & L-Lysine Formula with Calcium Ascorbate - Unflavoured - Vitamin C & L-Lysine formula with Calcium Ascorbate. 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 wants a high-dose vitamin c powder, people who dislike swallowing multiple large capsules, vegans or vegetarians avoiding animal-derived collagen supplements.
What the research supports
One scoop mixes 2000 mg of vitamin C and 1300 mg of L-lysine into water or juice. The 600 g tub lasts about five months.
Vitamin C studies use 500 to 2000 mg a day; lysine studies use 1 to 3 g a day.
- Collagen formation (evidence: strong, from biochemical, human deficiency studies)
- Vitamin C activates the enzymes that link collagen strands together, and lysine supplies one of the amino acids used to build them. Together they're the raw materials and the trigger.
- Immunity (evidence: moderate, from )
- 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 small rcts)
- 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 wants a high-dose vitamin C powder
- 2000 mg per scoop is a concentrated dose in a buffered calcium ascorbate form that is gentler on the stomach than plain ascorbic acid alone.
- people who dislike swallowing multiple large capsules
- a single scoop dissolved in water replaces what would otherwise be several vitamin C and lysine capsules.
- vegans or vegetarians avoiding animal-derived collagen supplements
- the formula uses calcium ascorbate and synthetic L-lysine hydrochloride with no animal ingredients.
Look elsewhere if
- anyone expecting this to reverse existing artery damage
- talk to a doctor about cardiovascular care directly, since the vitamin C and lysine collagen theory referenced here has not been established through controlled human trials.
- people already getting enough vitamin C from diet and other supplements
- a lower dose vitamin C product, such as 250 to 500 mg, avoids stacking near the 2000 mg upper intake level.
- someone on a sodium or calcium restricted diet needing a plain ascorbic acid form
- look for a straight ascorbic acid or sodium-free vitamin C product instead of this calcium-buffered blend.
What to expect
Vitamin C at this dose is absorbed within hours and used immediately in collagen-building reactions, but you will not feel anything directly since it is a structural, cumulative nutrient rather than a stimulant. Any change tied to connective tissue support happens over weeks to months of consistent daily use.
How it compares
- Compared with plain ascorbic acid vitamin C
- the calcium ascorbate portion here is buffered and less acidic, which is easier on the stomach at high doses. The tradeoff: it adds 179 mg of calcium per scoop, which matters if you are already tracking calcium intake.
- Compared with separate vitamin C and lysine capsules
- this combines both into one dissolvable powder at a fixed 2000 mg to 1300 mg ratio, simplifying dosing. The tradeoff: you cannot adjust the two doses independently, and powder format means measuring a scoop rather than swallowing a capsule.
Product details
- Medicinal ingredients
- Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate, ascorbic acid), Calcium (calcium ascorbate), L-lysine (L-lysine hydrochloride)
- Ingredient form
- g
- Suggested use
- Adults: Dissolve one level 6.5 cc scoop (4.2 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 (4.2 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 (4.2 g) contains
- Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate, ascorbic acid)
- 2000 mg
- Calcium (calcium ascorbate)
- 179 mg
- L-lysine (L-lysine hydrochloride)
- 1300 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients
Oryza sativa (rice) hull powder.
Free from
Contains no artificial preservatives, colours, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, 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 Unflavoured
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- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
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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.