non-acidic vitamin c for sensitive digestions, easily absorbed & well-retained by the body, small, easy to swallow, vegan-friendly tabletsvitamin c plays an important role in immunity, energy production, normal collagen formation & function of cartilage. it also protects cells from oxidative stress, contributes to the reduction of tiredness & fatigue, making it a useful supplement as part of a regime. nutritionists often recommended supplemental vitamin c to cover any nutritional shortfalls. however, vitamin c is known to cause slight gastric upset in those with sensitive digestions. ester-c®, a unique patented form of vitamin c, is non acidic, meaning it’s an extremely gentle form of vitamin c. with a full 500mg of vitamin c, ester-c® is a popular choice for those who experience tummy upsets when taking acidic forms of vitamin c. we’ve chosen to provide ester-c® in tablets instead of capsules to optimise absorption & ensure our formula is as gentle on the stomach as possible. all of our vitamin c products are made in uk factories working to rigorous good manufacturing practice (gmp) to meet our quality standards. this product is suitable for both vegetarians & vegans. if you want to learn more about any of our vitamin c products, reach out to one of our expert nutrition advisors//aadvice//class=f-brand!important who can help you pick from our extensive product offerings. you can read more about what vitamin c does here//b 986//class=f-brand!important. what does vitamin c contribute to? vitamin c contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin, & teeth. it also contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function, & the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin e. aside from this, it contributes to the normal function of the immune system, the reduction of tiredness & fatigue, & the protection of cells from oxidative stress.