Codeage Amen Vitamin C+ pairs vitamin C with zinc and four plant ingredients: citrus bioflavonoids, quercetin, rose hips and elderberry. A daily serving of 2 vegetable capsules gives 1285 mg of vitamin C and 15 mg of zinc. Helps to maintain immune function. The bottle holds 120 capsules, a two-month supply.
What Amen Vitamin C+ is licensed for
It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80111774. The licence also lists:
Helps in wound healing and connective tissue formation.
An antioxidant for the maintenance of good health.
Helps in collagen formation to maintain healthy bones, cartilage, teeth and gums.
Provides antioxidants.
What is in two capsules
The vitamin C is ascorbic acid at 1285 mg. Zinc is 15 mg as zinc amino acid chelate. Then come four extras at 50 mg each: a citrus bioflavonoid complex from grapefruit, lemon peel and orange powders; quercetin dihydrate; rose hips extract from Rosa canina; and elderberry fruit extract standardized to 5% flavonoids.
The capsule shell is hypromellose, and there are no other fillers listed. Codeage describes the formula as vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free, made without milk, wheat or soy, and suitable for paleo and keto diets. It is made in the USA in a cGMP facility and third-party tested.
How it compares
A plain vitamin C tablet gives ascorbic acid alone. Amen Vitamin C+ adds zinc and the bioflavonoid, quercetin, rose hip and elderberry extracts in the same capsule, which saves buying and taking them separately. Each capsule holds half the daily amount, so the dose can be split between two meals. Codeage's Liposomal Vitamin C+ is a different format with its own formula.
How to take it
Adults take 2 capsules a day with food, a few hours apart from other medications or natural health products. "If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use." Consult a health care practitioner first if you take blood thinners or prescription medication. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
It suits adults who want vitamin C and zinc together with citrus and berry extracts in one vegan capsule, taken with a meal. It also suits people on keto, paleo or gluten-free diets who check every label for fillers, since the only other ingredient is the plant capsule.
Codeage Amen Vitamin C+ FAQ
How much vitamin C is in a serving?
1285 mg in 2 capsules, or about 642 mg per capsule.
How long does a bottle last?
60 days at 2 capsules a day.
Is it vegan?
Yes. The capsule is plant-based hypromellose and the formula has no animal ingredients.
Can I take it while pregnant?
No. The label says not to use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Citrus bioflavonoid complex (grapefruit fruit, lemon peel and orange fruit powders)
50 mg
Quercetin dihydrate
50 mg
Rose hips extract (Rosa canina, fruit)
50 mg
Elderberry extract (fruit; standardized to 5% flavonoids)
50 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Hypromellose (vegetable capsule).
Directions Adults: take 2 capsules each day with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
Cautions and warnings: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking blood thinners or prescription medication, as citrus bioflavonoids may alter the effectiveness of these medications. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency. If you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Diuretic effect may occur. Hypersensitivity has been known to occur. May cause mild gastro-intestinal discomfort (such as gas, bloating, cramps).
