Description
- Douglas Laboratories Effer-C contains corn-free vitamin C, specially buffered with calcium, magnesium and potassium.Â
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has numerous biological functions. Foremost, it is essential for the synthesis of collagen and glycosaminoglycans which are the building materials of all connective tissues, such as skin, blood vessels, tendons, joint cartilage and bone.Â
Ingredients:
Serving Size 1/2 teaspoon (approx 2.5 g)
Amount Per Serving ........ %DV
Vitamin C .................1,175 mg.......... 1.958%
 (from calcium, magnesium and potassium ascorbate/ascorbic acid complex)
Calcium......................225 mg ..............23%
 (from calcium ascorbate/carbonate complex)
Magnesium................ 125 mg.............. 31%
 (from magnesium ascorbate/oxide complex)
Potassium .................49.5 mg............... 1%
 (from potassium bicarbonate/ascorbate complex)
Other Ingredients:
Citric acid and rose hips.
Suggested Use:
Mix ½ teaspoon daily in 8 ounces of water, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Side Effects:
No adverse side effects have been reported.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
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Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer/Importer/Packed By: Douglas Laboratories
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about this product
What is Douglas Laboratories Effer-C Buffered?
Douglas Laboratories Effer-C Buffered is a corn-free vitamin C powder buffered with calcium, magnesium and potassium. The powder comes in a 240 g container and is mixed into water before drinking.
How much vitamin C is in a serving of Effer-C?
A half-teaspoon serving of Effer-C, about 2.5 g, provides 1,175 mg of vitamin C. Douglas Laboratories sources it from a complex of calcium, magnesium and potassium ascorbate and ascorbic acid.
Which minerals buffer the vitamin C in Effer-C?
Effer-C is buffered with three minerals. Each half-teaspoon serving provides 225 mg of calcium, 125 mg of magnesium and 49.5 mg of potassium, drawn from ascorbate, carbonate, oxide and bicarbonate complexes.
How do you mix Douglas Laboratories Effer-C powder?
Douglas Laboratories suggests mixing half a teaspoon of Effer-C powder into 8 ounces of water once daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Please consult your doctor before use.
How many servings are in the 240 g Effer-C container?
The 240 g Effer-C container holds roughly 96 servings, based on the label's half-teaspoon serving of about 2.5 g. That works out to around three months of use at one serving per day.
Is Douglas Laboratories Effer-C Buffered corn-free?
Yes. Douglas Laboratories describes Effer-C Buffered as corn-free vitamin C. The only other ingredients listed are citric acid and rose hips, alongside the buffered vitamin C complex, and the powder is made in the USA.
