Emergen-C 1000mg Vitamin C Powder
by Emergen-C
"The iconic vitamin C drink — 1000mg plus B vitamins and electrolytes"
Overview
Emergen-C provides 1000mg of vitamin C plus B vitamins, zinc, manganese, and electrolytes in a fizzy powder packet that dissolves in water. Emergen-C is one of the most recognizable supplement brands in America, with the orange-flavored Super Orange being its flagship product. The brand has been a medicine cabinet staple for decades, especially during cold and flu season.
Key Ingredients
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- 88,000+ reviews — iconic brand
- 1000mg vitamin C per packet
- Added B vitamins and electrolytes
- Fizzy, pleasant taste
- 30 packets per box
- Affordable immune support
What Could Be Better
- 1000mg vitamin C exceeds what body can absorb at once
- Contains 5g sugar per packet
- Zinc dose is very low (2mg)
- Evidence for megadose vitamin C is limited
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Cold and flu season immune support
- Those who enjoy fizzy vitamin drinks
- People wanting a daily vitamin C ritual
Not Ideal For
- Those avoiding sugar
- People wanting evidence-based immune doses
- Budget vitamin C buyers (tablets are cheaper)
Our Verdict
Emergen-C is the comfort food of supplements — the fizzy ritual feels like you're doing something for your immune system. The 1000mg vitamin C is more than your body can absorb at once (500mg is the practical ceiling), but the B vitamins and electrolytes add value. It's more of a wellness ritual than an optimized supplement.