5/25/2025
Last update
5/25/2025
Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Likely Very Effective
Based on 2 Researches
9
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.5
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)
500 mg
556%
Rose Hips Powder (Rosa canina) (fruit)
40 mg
†
Top Medical Research Studies
9
Vitamin C enhances antifungal treatment
We explored the potential of vitamin C in combination with theasaponins to combat yeast infections, specifically focusing on their collective effectiveness. In this study, we used a method designed to test various concentrations of vitamin C along with theasaponins, aiming to assess how these components work together against the yeast that causes infections.
The results were telling; vitamin C significantly enhanced the ability of theasaponins to target both the yeast's active cells and its biofilm formations, which are crucial for survival. With added vitamin C, we noted a remarkable decrease in the minimum amount of theasaponins needed to inhibit growth, indicating that the combination is more potent together than alone.
Interestingly, this collaboration seemed to struggle against the yeast's communication and defense mechanisms, creating more oxidative stress and damage to cellular structures. By analyzing gene activity, we observed that the combination of vitamin C and theasaponins disrupted essential metabolic pathways, suggesting a powerful effect against the yeast.
Overall, our findings support the idea that vitamin C can play a critical role in enhancing treatments for yeast infections, showcasing its potential as part of an effective topical antifungal approach.
The results were telling; vitamin C significantly enhanced the ability of theasaponins to target both the yeast's active cells and its biofilm formations, which are crucial for survival. With added vitamin C, we noted a remarkable decrease in the minimum amount of theasaponins needed to inhibit growth, indicating that the combination is more potent together than alone.
Interestingly, this collaboration seemed to struggle against the yeast's communication and defense mechanisms, creating more oxidative stress and damage to cellular structures. By analyzing gene activity, we observed that the combination of vitamin C and theasaponins disrupted essential metabolic pathways, suggesting a powerful effect against the yeast.
Overall, our findings support the idea that vitamin C can play a critical role in enhancing treatments for yeast infections, showcasing its potential as part of an effective topical antifungal approach.
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9
We investigated the effectiveness of combining vitamin C (ascorbic acid) with amphotericin B, a common antifungal medication, against the yeast Candida albicans. Our goal was to see if this combination could enhance the treatment's efficacy while reducing side effects.
Throughout our exploration, we noticed a significant boost in effectiveness when vitamin C was included, with improvements ranging from 7% to 12% compared to using amphotericin B by itself. This enhancement could be attributed to vitamin C’s antioxidant properties, which seem to help protect red blood cells from amphotericin B’s potentially harmful effects.
However, despite these promising findings, we also observed that the yeast returned after 24 hours, regardless of whether vitamin C or vitamin E was included in the treatment. This suggests that while antioxidants appear to improve the safety profile of the antifungal agent, they do not entirely eliminate the yeast.
Overall, our study indicates that incorporating vitamin C into antifungal treatments holds promise for improving their therapeutic index, offering better safety with the potential for enhanced effectiveness against yeast infections.
Throughout our exploration, we noticed a significant boost in effectiveness when vitamin C was included, with improvements ranging from 7% to 12% compared to using amphotericin B by itself. This enhancement could be attributed to vitamin C’s antioxidant properties, which seem to help protect red blood cells from amphotericin B’s potentially harmful effects.
However, despite these promising findings, we also observed that the yeast returned after 24 hours, regardless of whether vitamin C or vitamin E was included in the treatment. This suggests that while antioxidants appear to improve the safety profile of the antifungal agent, they do not entirely eliminate the yeast.
Overall, our study indicates that incorporating vitamin C into antifungal treatments holds promise for improving their therapeutic index, offering better safety with the potential for enhanced effectiveness against yeast infections.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Positive healing effects
2 people found this helpful
I've been taking the Vitamin C from the Now brand and I'm very pleased with the results. I began taking it when I felt a cold coming on, consuming one 500 mg tablet of ascorbic acid daily. It helped keep the symptoms at bay and shortened the duration of the virus. I also used it for inflamed skin, and it aided in drying and healing that area more quickly. I gave it to my husband for a couple of weeks after he sprained his wrist, and it certainly assisted in his recovery. Vitamin C is beneficial for skin infections and injuries. I prefer the tablet form; it's easy to swallow, being of a manageable size. Given our positive experiences with Now Foods Vitamin C, I wholeheartedly recommend it.
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7.5
Reduced illness severity
2 people found this helpful
A fantastic Vitamin C that assists the body in combating viruses and infections; one vitamin alone won't prevent all ailments, but it can mitigate their severity with regular use. I take one 500 mg tablet daily, and at the first sign of sickness, I double the dosage. I've been using it for six months now and have hardly fallen ill. Previously, I often suffered from nasal congestion and throat issues, especially from the children. I also take Vitamin D daily at 2000 IU. If you find this review helpful, please indicate so.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Likely Very Effective
Based on 2 Researches
9
- All Researches
9
Vitamin C enhances antifungal treatment
We explored the potential of vitamin C in combination with theasaponins to combat yeast infections, specifically focusing on their collective effectiveness. In this study, we used a method designed to test various concentrations of vitamin C along with theasaponins, aiming to assess how these components work together against the yeast that causes infections.
The results were telling; vitamin C significantly enhanced the ability of theasaponins to target both the yeast's active cells and its biofilm formations, which are crucial for survival. With added vitamin C, we noted a remarkable decrease in the minimum amount of theasaponins needed to inhibit growth, indicating that the combination is more potent together than alone.
Interestingly, this collaboration seemed to struggle against the yeast's communication and defense mechanisms, creating more oxidative stress and damage to cellular structures. By analyzing gene activity, we observed that the combination of vitamin C and theasaponins disrupted essential metabolic pathways, suggesting a powerful effect against the yeast.
Overall, our findings support the idea that vitamin C can play a critical role in enhancing treatments for yeast infections, showcasing its potential as part of an effective topical antifungal approach.
The results were telling; vitamin C significantly enhanced the ability of theasaponins to target both the yeast's active cells and its biofilm formations, which are crucial for survival. With added vitamin C, we noted a remarkable decrease in the minimum amount of theasaponins needed to inhibit growth, indicating that the combination is more potent together than alone.
Interestingly, this collaboration seemed to struggle against the yeast's communication and defense mechanisms, creating more oxidative stress and damage to cellular structures. By analyzing gene activity, we observed that the combination of vitamin C and theasaponins disrupted essential metabolic pathways, suggesting a powerful effect against the yeast.
Overall, our findings support the idea that vitamin C can play a critical role in enhancing treatments for yeast infections, showcasing its potential as part of an effective topical antifungal approach.
Read More
9
We investigated the effectiveness of combining vitamin C (ascorbic acid) with amphotericin B, a common antifungal medication, against the yeast Candida albicans. Our goal was to see if this combination could enhance the treatment's efficacy while reducing side effects.
Throughout our exploration, we noticed a significant boost in effectiveness when vitamin C was included, with improvements ranging from 7% to 12% compared to using amphotericin B by itself. This enhancement could be attributed to vitamin C’s antioxidant properties, which seem to help protect red blood cells from amphotericin B’s potentially harmful effects.
However, despite these promising findings, we also observed that the yeast returned after 24 hours, regardless of whether vitamin C or vitamin E was included in the treatment. This suggests that while antioxidants appear to improve the safety profile of the antifungal agent, they do not entirely eliminate the yeast.
Overall, our study indicates that incorporating vitamin C into antifungal treatments holds promise for improving their therapeutic index, offering better safety with the potential for enhanced effectiveness against yeast infections.
Throughout our exploration, we noticed a significant boost in effectiveness when vitamin C was included, with improvements ranging from 7% to 12% compared to using amphotericin B by itself. This enhancement could be attributed to vitamin C’s antioxidant properties, which seem to help protect red blood cells from amphotericin B’s potentially harmful effects.
However, despite these promising findings, we also observed that the yeast returned after 24 hours, regardless of whether vitamin C or vitamin E was included in the treatment. This suggests that while antioxidants appear to improve the safety profile of the antifungal agent, they do not entirely eliminate the yeast.
Overall, our study indicates that incorporating vitamin C into antifungal treatments holds promise for improving their therapeutic index, offering better safety with the potential for enhanced effectiveness against yeast infections.
Read More
User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.5
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- Negative Reviews
9
Positive healing effects
2 people found this helpful
I've been taking the Vitamin C from the Now brand and I'm very pleased with the results. I began taking it when I felt a cold coming on, consuming one 500 mg tablet of ascorbic acid daily. It helped keep the symptoms at bay and shortened the duration of the virus. I also used it for inflamed skin, and it aided in drying and healing that area more quickly. I gave it to my husband for a couple of weeks after he sprained his wrist, and it certainly assisted in his recovery. Vitamin C is beneficial for skin infections and injuries. I prefer the tablet form; it's easy to swallow, being of a manageable size. Given our positive experiences with Now Foods Vitamin C, I wholeheartedly recommend it.
Read More
7.5
Reduced illness severity
2 people found this helpful
A fantastic Vitamin C that assists the body in combating viruses and infections; one vitamin alone won't prevent all ailments, but it can mitigate their severity with regular use. I take one 500 mg tablet daily, and at the first sign of sickness, I double the dosage. I've been using it for six months now and have hardly fallen ill. Previously, I often suffered from nasal congestion and throat issues, especially from the children. I also take Vitamin D daily at 2000 IU. If you find this review helpful, please indicate so.
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References
- Chen Y, Gao Y, Yin J. Ascorbic Acid Enhances the Inhibitory Effect of Theasaponins against . Int J Mol Sci. 2024;25. 10.3390/ijms251910661
- Belhachemi MH, Boucherit K, Boucherit-Otmani Z, Belmir S, Benbekhti Z. Effects of ascorbic acid and α-tocopherol on the therapeutic index of amphotericin B. J Mycol Med. 2014;24:e137. 10.1016/j.mycmed.2014.04.003
