Are You Taking Your Vitamin C Right? Need to Know Facts About Staying Healthy and Glowing

You wake up with the slightest tickle in your throat. Your sinuses feel like they’ve been packed with cement and then you remember… Oh crap. Not again. You’re about to lose another THREE DAYS to the sniffling plague. You sprint to the kitchen. Pour yourself a glass of OJ and take a store-brand Vitamin C tablet.

Truth be told: By the time you realize you’re coming down with something, it’s WAY too late.

In high-performance health circles, we don’t wait for problems to show up. We prevent them. If you want to break the “sick cycle” and keep your skin glowing like you’re sleeping eight hours a night, you have to start treating Vitamin C supplementation like prevention instead of medicine.

That’s why we created LIVS Vitamin C & Zinc. Let’s break this down query-style:

Stop Chasing Viruses. Build Your “Shield.”

The Myth Behind the “Emergency” Vitamin C Dose

Ever wonder why popping that extra Vitamin C doesn’t always work? Because Vitamin C is water-soluble. Your body doesn’t store Vit-C like it would a fat-soluble vitamin. Instead, think of your body as a giant funnel. You use what you need when you need it, and your body just flushes the rest out.

If you’re only ramping up your Vit-C intake from 0-meds to cholesterol-dropping Hulk doses when you’re feeling crappy, your body can’t absorb it quickly enough to fight off a rampant viral infection. Instead of waiting to chug your vitamin C when you feel sick, focus on taking a consistent daily amount to build your “Shield.”

• White Blood Cells: Increase white blood cell production consistently.

• Floating Antioxidants: Pre-load your body so you’re covered when stressors attack.

1: The Power of Synergy (Why You Need Zinc with C)

Buy any old bottle of Vitamin C at the store and you’ll be halfway there. But if you really want to unlock your Immune system’s true potential, you NEED to pair that C with Zinc.

Think of Vitamin C as your immune system’s Soldier, fighting off free radicals and protecting your cells from oxidative damage. Now think of Zinc as the General of your Immune system. Zinc is what regulates the production and activity of your white blood cells. It’s what tells those soldiers where to go and when to attack.

Together, research has shown that Zinc Citrate acts as a bioavailability “booster” for Vitamin C. Taking them together in our C & Zinc Gummy allows your body to better absorb both.

• Health Hack: More happy cells = better mood.

2: Collagen Smollagen

Sure, Vitamin C is great for keeping “colds and flu” at bay. But did you know Vitamin C is ALSO the key building block for Collagen Synthesis? Collagen is literally the scaffolding that holds your entire body together. It’s what keeps your joints mobile, your gut lining strong and wait for it YOUR SKIN ELASTIC.

• Skin Hack: Slathering your face in $100 creams won’t do shit if you don’t have the internal Vitamin C your body needs to build collagen. Period.

• Fitness Hack: Not only does Vitamin C help with tissue repair, Zinc also plays a key role in DNA repair! If you’re beating your body up in the gym, this dynamic duo is responsible for patching up your muscles overnight.

3: Fuel Your Metabolism

Guess what else needs Zinc to run at optimal levels? Your Metabolism. Zinc is needed for the activity of over 300 enzymes within your body, including:

• Protein Synthesis: Assists in turning that protein shake into muscle.

• The Iron Hack: Increases iron absorption by up to 67%! (Pair with LIVS Iron). Iron is crucial for energy production. If you’re always feeling tired, taking Iron with Vitamin C allows your body to absorb twice as much!

• Blood Pressure: Zinc helps regulate and maintain optimal blood pressure levels.

Pectin vs Gelatin: Absorption be REAL

Sorry to burst your bubble but… Not all gummies are created equal. 99% of grocery store brands are made with animal-based Gelatin (basically boiled animal skins and bones). It’s cheap, and that’s why they do it. Not us. LIVS Vitamin C & Zinc is made with fruit-based Pectin.

Wait, What? Why Does that Matter? Gelatin is made from real protein, which means it’s incredibly dense and difficult for your stomach to break down. Pectin, on the other hand, has a higher melting point. Meaning it literally melts QUICKLY when it hits your stomach. One study showed that nutrients packed in a pectin base were ABSORBED 40x FASTER than gelatin. (Oh, and it’s vegan-friendly, too).

How to Build Your “Shield”

Now you know the 3 major benefits of consistent Vitamin C and Zinc. Let’s talk about how to actually USE it to shield your body from sickness.

1. Take 1-2 Every. Freaking. Day. I cannot stress this enough. Take your vitamins CONSISTENTLY. Because we use a pectin base, you can take these first thing in the morning before breakfast with zero guilt.

2. Layer with LIVS Vitamin B12. Your B12 gives your cells energy. Let your C & Zinc protect that energy.

3. Don’t Sleep on Your “Pollution” Dose. If you live in a city or work someplace super stressful, your body is fighting an “oxidative war” against pollution and stress hormones ALL THE TIME. Zinc depletes fastest during oxidative stress. Take your dose on bad days more than ever.

Protect yourself.

You were not put on this earth to cower in fear every time “that gross thing” from accounting comes back to the office. You were not born to wake up with dull skin that looks like you pulled an all-nighter.

Buy the $20 bottle of store-brand Vitamin C and get SICK THREE TIMES A FUCKING YEAR LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. Or build your shield. And own your health.

FAQs

Q: Can I take every day or only when I am feeling sick?

A: Every day! Vitamin C is water-soluble, which means your body doesn’t store it. Taking a daily dose of Vitamin C keeps your immune levels strong and your skin producing collagen day in and day out.

Q: Why Lemon Ice Pop Flavor?

A: We went with a Natural Lemon Ice Pop flavor because lemon just tastes like antioxidant good medicine. It’s bright, light, and easy to ingest for any age. Not to mention, the whole family will actually enjoy these (children 4+).

Q: So Zinc helps with skin too?

A: Yep. Not only is Zinc great for immunity, but it's legendary when it comes to repairing skin and helping the body recover from tissue damage. If you find yourself with annoying blemishes that won’t heal or live in a heavily polluted city—this combo is for you.

Q: Are these gummies safe for my kids too?

A: Yes! These are adults AND children (ages 4+) gummies. So go ahead. Pop one for you and one for him. They’re good for the whole fam.

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