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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.

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Medi-C Plus Medi-C Plus - Vitamin C & L-Lysine Formula w/Magnesium Ascorbate, 150 vcaps

Name: Medi-C Plus Medi-C Plus - Vitamin C & L-Lysine Formula w/Magnesium Ascorbate, 150 vcaps
Brand: Medi-C Plus
SKU: medi-c-plus-vitamin-c-l-lysine-formula-with-magnesium-ascorbate
Price: 28.48 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Medi-C Plus Vitamin C & L-Lysine Formula with Magnesium 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 - in convenient capsule form.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $28.48 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

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.

See member pricing on Medi-C Plus Medi-C Plus - Vitamin C & L-Lysine Formula w/Magnesium Ascorbate

Why people keep reordering it

Best suited to: someone wanting high-dose buffered vitamin c, people specifically targeting collagen and connective tissue support, anyone already taking separate vitamin c and lysine capsules.

What the research supports

Five capsules a day deliver 2000 mg of vitamin C and 1300 mg of L-lysine. The 150-count bottle is a one-month supply.

Vitamin C studies use 500 to 2000 mg a day; lysine studies use 1 to 3 g a day.

Collagen formation (evidence: strong, from human physiology studies, biochemical research): 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 ): 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 wanting high-dose buffered vitamin C: the magnesium ascorbate form is less acidic than plain ascorbic acid, so 2000 mg daily is easier on a sensitive stomach.
people specifically targeting collagen and connective tissue support: vitamin C and lysine are both required cofactors for collagen synthesis, and this pairs them at meaningful doses in one capsule.
anyone already taking separate vitamin C and lysine capsules: this consolidates both into a single 5-capsule daily dose instead of two separate bottles.

Look elsewhere if

someone who just wants a basic daily vitamin C top-up: a single 250 to 500 mg vitamin C capsule will cover general antioxidant needs without the lysine or the 5-capsule serving size.
anyone on a sodium or mineral-restricted diet needing to track magnesium intake closely: check with a pharmacist first, since this adds 210 mg of elemental magnesium daily on top of any other magnesium sources.
people who dislike swallowing multiple capsules: a single-capsule high-dose vitamin C or a powdered ascorbate would be easier to take than 5 vcaps a day.

What to expect

Vitamin C and lysine work at the level of ongoing collagen turnover, not a fast or noticeable effect. Any change in things like skin resilience or wound healing speed would show up over weeks to months of consistent daily use, not days.

How it compares

Compared with plain ascorbic acid vitamin C: the magnesium ascorbate portion here is buffered and gentler on the digestive tract at high doses. The tradeoff: buffered forms typically cost more per milligram of vitamin C than plain ascorbic acid.
Compared with separate vitamin C and lysine supplements: this combines both into one product at a fixed 400:260 mg ratio per capsule, simplifying the routine. The tradeoff: you can't adjust the vitamin C to lysine ratio independently if your needs for each differ.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbate, ascorbic acid), Magnesium (magnesium ascorbate), L-Lysine (L-lysine hydrochloride)
Ingredient form: vcaps
Servings per container: 150
Suggested use: Adults: Take 5 capsules once daily with food or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: Medi-C Plus

How to take it

Adults: Take 5 capsules once daily with food or as directed by a health care practitioner.

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 vegetarian capsule contains

Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbate, ascorbic acid): 400 mg
Magnesium (magnesium ascorbate): 42 mg
L-Lysine (L-lysine hydrochloride): 260 mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Vegetarian capsule (cellulose, purified water), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), microcrystalline cellulose, silica.

Free from

Contains no artificial preservatives, artificial colours, artificial sweeteners, dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, 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/Magnesium Ascorbate

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.
How fast does it ship?: 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.