Drinking Vitamin C: How to Make a Vitamin C Drink
TL;DR: Drinking vitamin C means stirring a measured serve of vitamin C powder into water or juice instead of swallowing a tablet. Use the label serve, mix it into cool or room temperature liquid rather than hot, and drink it soon after mixing. A vitamin C drink powder like Tangy Vitamin C takes half a level teaspoon per glass, about 25 cents a serve.
Some people hate tablets.
Some people forget them.
A glass you already drink every morning is harder to forget.
How to make a vitamin C drink
- Measure the label serve. For Tangy Vitamin C that is half a level teaspoon (about 2 g).
- Add it to a glass of water or juice.
- Stir until dissolved.
- Drink it soon after mixing.
Your move: put the jar next to the glass you use first thing in the morning.
Water or juice?
Either works. Water keeps it simple. Juice suits people who like a sweeter drink.
A citrus flavoured powder in water tastes like a light cordial. In orange juice, it simply tastes like orange juice.
Hot or cold?
Vitamin C breaks down with heat. Mix it into cool or room temperature liquid, not a hot drink.
Your move: if you want it with breakfast, mix it into the juice, not the tea.
When to drink vitamin C
There is no special time. The best time is the one you will remember every day.
Some people split the serve across the day. A powder makes that easy.
How much you need: how much vitamin C per day.
Sachets or a jar?
| Sachets | Jar of powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience | Pre-measured, easy to carry | Measure with a spoon |
| Packaging | One wrapper per serve | One jar |
| Cost per serve | Usually higher | Usually lower |
A 450 g jar of Tangy Vitamin C holds 225 serves. At $56.95 that is about 25 cents a glass.
Comparing formats more broadly: vitamin C powder vs tablets.
Where Tangy Vitamin C fits
Tangy Vitamin C is a citrus flavoured, buffered vitamin C powder. Each 2 g serve gives 964 mg of vitamin C and 190 mg of hesperidin. Dairy free, yeast free, gluten free and vegan, and made in Australia.
Why buffered matters for a daily drink: buffered vitamin C supplements. It sits in the wellness supplements collection.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add vitamin C powder to a smoothie?
Yes, as long as the smoothie is not hot. Add it at the end and drink it soon after.
Can I mix it ahead and drink it later?
It is best drunk soon after mixing. Vitamin C in solution slowly breaks down when exposed to air and light.
Can I drink it with breakfast?
Yes. Many people mix it into their breakfast juice so it becomes part of a routine they already have.
Tangy Vitamin C (AUST L 463667) supports immune system function. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. Vitamins can only be of assistance if dietary vitamin intake is inadequate. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
References
National Health and Medical Research Council (2006, updated). Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand: Vitamin C.
Propel Health Australia. Tangy Vitamin C printed label, AUST L 463667.
About the author
Grant Jenkins is co-founder of Propel Health Australia, an Australian, family-owned company based in Brisbane, Queensland, and an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Every Propel Health figure quoted here is the figure on the pack.
Disclaimer
This article is general information, not medical advice. Tangy Vitamin C is a listed complementary medicine, AUST L 463667. Research referenced describes the named nutrient, not any finished product. Speak to your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take regular medication or have a medical condition.
