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Vitamin C — South Africa

Buffered, liposomal, food-form vitamin C — the form and dose that matches what you're using it for. For daily immunity, skin collagen synthesis and acute immune support. Free delivery over R400.

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What our consultants would suggest

Vitamin C does two jobs every day in your body: antioxidant defence and collagen synthesis. You also can't store it — anything you don't use is excreted. So consistent daily dosing matters more than mega-doses.

Our consultants would point most people at buffered or food-form vitamin C, 500–1000mg daily, split across two doses. For acute immune use, ramp to 2–3g for 3–5 days then back to baseline. Liposomal is the most bioavailable form — worth the premium for therapeutic use.

Common questions

Buffered vs ascorbic acid vs liposomal?

Buffered vitamin C (combined with minerals) is gentlest on the stomach for daily use. Ascorbic acid is the cheapest standard form — fine for many, can cause reflux. Liposomal delivers vitamin C into cells more efficiently — the form to choose for acute or therapeutic use.

How much vitamin C per day?

For maintenance: 500–1000mg daily, split into two doses. For acute immune use (feel something coming on): 2–3g for 3–5 days, then back to baseline. Stop if you get loose stool — that's the dose your body has hit saturation.

Why pair vitamin C with collagen?

Your body needs vitamin C to synthesise collagen — they go hand in hand. If you're taking collagen for skin or joints, take a vitamin C alongside or as part of a combo formula. Without enough C, the collagen scoop is largely wasted.

Best time to take vitamin C?

Split across morning and afternoon — vitamin C is water-soluble and not stored. Don't take it all at bedtime (some find it mildly energising). Take with food if you have a sensitive stomach.