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Garden of Life Whole Food Vitamin C Code Raw Capsules
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 1 Research
8
USERS' SCORE
Medium or Average
Based on 13 Reviews
6.7
Supplement Facts
Serving Size:  2 capsules
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin C (from culture of Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
500 mg
556%
Raw Organic Fruit & Vegetable Blend 
720 mg 
Raw Probiotic & Enzyme Blend
60 mg
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Top Medical Research Studies

8
Vitamin C reduces heartburn symptoms
The safety and efficacy of 2% vitamin C solution spray for relief of mucosal irritation caused by Lugol chromoendoscopy: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel trial.
Highly relevant heartburn treatment study
We investigated how vitamin C, specifically in the form of a 2% vitamin C solution spray, could help alleviate heartburn symptoms following Lugol chromoendoscopy, a procedure that involves staining the esophagus to better visualize abnormalities. In a well-structured study with 240 participants, we used a randomized, double-blind approach to compare the effectiveness of vitamin C to normal saline and sodium thiosulfate solutions.

Our results showed that vitamin C spray significantly reduced both acute heartburn symptoms and late discomfort when compared to the saline solution. Specifically, 33% of participants using vitamin C reported relief from acid regurgitation or heartburn, compared to just 15% with sodium thiosulfate. Additionally, patients noted an improvement in retrosternal pain, with 21% finding relief from the vitamin C treatment versus 9% from sodium thiosulfate.

Furthermore, vitamin C offered a quicker discoloration of the iodine-stained mucosa compared to saline, enhancing the overall experience of the procedure. These findings suggest that incorporating vitamin C spray into post-procedural care could be a helpful strategy for patients facing discomfort after undergoing Lugol chromoendoscopy.
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Most Useful Reviews

3
Stomach discomfort
It works, but it has a strong effect on my stomach, causing heartburn.
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3.8
Causes heartburn
This vitamin, made from organic and natural compounds, is effective but is pricey and has caused heartburn when taken on an empty stomach.
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3.8
Terrible heartburn experienced
Beware with your stomach lining. These caused me absolutely dreadful heartburn which forced me to cease taking them on the third day. They were really upsetting my stomach. Perhaps they were too potent for me.
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Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 1 Research
8
  • All Researches
8
Vitamin C reduces heartburn symptoms
The safety and efficacy of 2% vitamin C solution spray for relief of mucosal irritation caused by Lugol chromoendoscopy: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel trial.
Highly relevant heartburn treatment study
We investigated how vitamin C, specifically in the form of a 2% vitamin C solution spray, could help alleviate heartburn symptoms following Lugol chromoendoscopy, a procedure that involves staining the esophagus to better visualize abnormalities. In a well-structured study with 240 participants, we used a randomized, double-blind approach to compare the effectiveness of vitamin C to normal saline and sodium thiosulfate solutions.

Our results showed that vitamin C spray significantly reduced both acute heartburn symptoms and late discomfort when compared to the saline solution. Specifically, 33% of participants using vitamin C reported relief from acid regurgitation or heartburn, compared to just 15% with sodium thiosulfate. Additionally, patients noted an improvement in retrosternal pain, with 21% finding relief from the vitamin C treatment versus 9% from sodium thiosulfate.

Furthermore, vitamin C offered a quicker discoloration of the iodine-stained mucosa compared to saline, enhancing the overall experience of the procedure. These findings suggest that incorporating vitamin C spray into post-procedural care could be a helpful strategy for patients facing discomfort after undergoing Lugol chromoendoscopy.
Read More

User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Medium or Average
Based on 13 Reviews
6.7
  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
3
Stomach discomfort
It works, but it has a strong effect on my stomach, causing heartburn.
3.8
Causes heartburn
This vitamin, made from organic and natural compounds, is effective but is pricey and has caused heartburn when taken on an empty stomach.
3.8
Terrible heartburn experienced
Beware with your stomach lining. These caused me absolutely dreadful heartburn which forced me to cease taking them on the third day. They were really upsetting my stomach. Perhaps they were too potent for me.
9.5
No heartburn
Excellent medium capsules, which are easy to swallow—even when fasting. I take two capsules daily, and I haven't experienced any heartburn. I really like this manufacturer's vitamins; they are excellent quality, and I recommend them!
9.5
No issues
I chose this vitamin C for its gentle effect on my sensitive stomach and it didn’t cause any heartburn. My family and I took it and nobody got sick during winter, so I've ordered it again.
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