Overview

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 2 Researches
8
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.6
Supplement Facts
Serving Size:  1 Packet (9.4 g)
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Calories
35
 
Total Carbohydrate
8 g
3%†
Total Sugars
7 g
*
Includes 6 g Added Sugars
12%†
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, zinc ascorbate)
1,000 mg
1,111%
Thiamine (as thiamine hydrochloride) (Vit. B1)
0.36 mg
30%
Riboflavin (as riboflavin 5'-phosphate) (Vit. B2)
0.39 mg
30%
Niacin (Vit. B3)
4 mg
25%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride)
10 mg
588%
Folate (Vit. B9)
167 mcg DFE (100 mcg Folic Acid)
42%
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)
25 mcg
1,042%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) (Vit. B5)
2.5 mg
50%
Calcium (as calcium carbonate, monobasic calcium phosphate, tribasic calcium phosphate, calcium pantothenate)‡
50 mg
4%
Phosphorus (as monobasic potassium phosphate, monobasic calcium phosphate, monobasic sodium phosphate, tribasic calcium phosphate)‡
38 mg
3%
Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate)‡
53 mg
13%
Zinc (as zinc ascorbate)
2 mg
18%
Manganese (as manganese gluconate)
0.5 mg
22%
Chromium (as chromium picolinate)
10 mcg
29%
Sodium (as sodium bicarbonate, monobasic sodium phosphate)‡
65 mg
3%
Potassium (as potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, monobasic potassium phosphate)‡
200 mg
4%

Top Medical Research Studies

8
Vitamin C intake reduces migraines
We aimed to understand how dietary vitamin C affects migraines by analyzing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted from 1999 to 2004. In this survey, we identified adults who reported experiencing severe headaches or migraines over the past three months.

Our findings were quite revealing. Out of 4,101 participants, 702 individuals reported having a migraine, which represents about 17% of the group. We discovered an interesting trend: higher dietary vitamin C intake seemed to correlate with a lower likelihood of experiencing migraines. Specifically, participants with the highest vitamin C intake had a 36% reduced odds of suffering from migraines compared to those with the lowest intake.

We employed various statistical methods to confirm our results, including logistic regression and restricted cubic spline regression, which showed a clear linear relationship between vitamin C intake and the frequency of migraines.

Overall, this study suggests that increasing our dietary vitamin C might help minimize migraines, which is promising news for those who suffer from these intense headaches. However, as with all studies, further research is necessary to solidify these findings and fully understand the relationship between vitamin C and headache relief.
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8
In our exploration of how dietary factors might influence migraine headaches, we examined the connection between vitamin C intake and headache intensity and frequency among women. The study included 265 participants who reported their dietary intake, and we focused particularly on their antioxidant quality score, which reflects the quality of their dietary antioxidants.

We observed noteworthy findings. Women with a higher dietary antioxidant quality score had significantly lower levels of migraine pain and fewer headache days. This trend was especially true for those who consumed more vitamin C. We found that higher vitamin C intake was associated with less severe headache pain, indicating that including more of this vitamin in our diets could potentially help alleviate migraine symptoms.

Furthermore, we noted that other antioxidants might also play a role, but vitamin C stood out in its association with reduced migraine severity. Overall, this research reinforces the idea that dietary choices, particularly those rich in vitamin C, could benefit those grappling with migraine headaches and should be closely monitored.
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Most Useful Reviews

9
Improved fatigue recovery
101 people found this helpful
Used this to assist my recovery from the H1N1 flu. After a lengthy struggle with various medications, including Tamiflu, which made me quite unwell, I struggled with fatigue, cough, and a sinus infection for weeks. A friend introduced me to Emergen-C, and remarkably, I felt energised within an hour of taking it. After a week of daily packets, my symptoms improved significantly. My family, who also suffered from H1N1, benefited as well, with my husband recovering much faster after using Emergen-C consistently. The vitamins in this product seem to empower the immune system effectively. I advise consulting a doctor before relying solely on it for treatment.
Read More
9
Preventing headache
Great quality with superb ingredients! My husband and I enjoy it before going to the sauna, as it helps prevent a headache. I feel fresher after drinking it.
Read More

Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 2 Researches
8
  • All Researches
8
Vitamin C intake reduces migraines
We aimed to understand how dietary vitamin C affects migraines by analyzing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted from 1999 to 2004. In this survey, we identified adults who reported experiencing severe headaches or migraines over the past three months.

Our findings were quite revealing. Out of 4,101 participants, 702 individuals reported having a migraine, which represents about 17% of the group. We discovered an interesting trend: higher dietary vitamin C intake seemed to correlate with a lower likelihood of experiencing migraines. Specifically, participants with the highest vitamin C intake had a 36% reduced odds of suffering from migraines compared to those with the lowest intake.

We employed various statistical methods to confirm our results, including logistic regression and restricted cubic spline regression, which showed a clear linear relationship between vitamin C intake and the frequency of migraines.

Overall, this study suggests that increasing our dietary vitamin C might help minimize migraines, which is promising news for those who suffer from these intense headaches. However, as with all studies, further research is necessary to solidify these findings and fully understand the relationship between vitamin C and headache relief.
Read More
8
In our exploration of how dietary factors might influence migraine headaches, we examined the connection between vitamin C intake and headache intensity and frequency among women. The study included 265 participants who reported their dietary intake, and we focused particularly on their antioxidant quality score, which reflects the quality of their dietary antioxidants.

We observed noteworthy findings. Women with a higher dietary antioxidant quality score had significantly lower levels of migraine pain and fewer headache days. This trend was especially true for those who consumed more vitamin C. We found that higher vitamin C intake was associated with less severe headache pain, indicating that including more of this vitamin in our diets could potentially help alleviate migraine symptoms.

Furthermore, we noted that other antioxidants might also play a role, but vitamin C stood out in its association with reduced migraine severity. Overall, this research reinforces the idea that dietary choices, particularly those rich in vitamin C, could benefit those grappling with migraine headaches and should be closely monitored.
Read More

User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.6
  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
9
Improved fatigue recovery
101 people found this helpful
Used this to assist my recovery from the H1N1 flu. After a lengthy struggle with various medications, including Tamiflu, which made me quite unwell, I struggled with fatigue, cough, and a sinus infection for weeks. A friend introduced me to Emergen-C, and remarkably, I felt energised within an hour of taking it. After a week of daily packets, my symptoms improved significantly. My family, who also suffered from H1N1, benefited as well, with my husband recovering much faster after using Emergen-C consistently. The vitamins in this product seem to empower the immune system effectively. I advise consulting a doctor before relying solely on it for treatment.
Read More
9
Preventing headache
Great quality with superb ingredients! My husband and I enjoy it before going to the sauna, as it helps prevent a headache. I feel fresher after drinking it.
Read More

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References

  1. Zhao D, Long X, Wang J. Association between dietary vitamin C intake and migraine in adults: A cross-sectional study of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2024;37:1454. doi:10.1111/jhn.13366
  2. Hajishizari S, Mirzababaei A, Abaj F, Bahrampour N, Moradi S, et al. The association between dietary antioxidant quality score and intensity and frequency of migraine headaches among women: a cross-sectional study. BMC Womens Health. 2024;24:497. doi:10.1186/s12905-024-03260-3
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