What is New Chapter Fermented Vitamin C and what does it do?
Each tablet delivers 250mg of fermented vitamin C, paired with small amounts of eleuthero, elderberry extract, and astragalus. Vitamin C supports year-round immune health and the body's natural collagen production. New Chapter ferments the vitamin C rather than using standard ascorbic acid alone, aiming to present it in a form the brand describes as more readily recognized by the body. One tablet daily.
What are the key ingredients and how much vitamin C does each tablet provide?
Each tablet provides 250mg of fermented vitamin C (ascorbic acid fermented with organic whole foods), plus small supporting amounts of eleuthero (14.7mg), European elderberry extract, and astragalus. This is a lower per-tablet vitamin C dose than some high-potency vitamin C products on the market, positioned instead as a daily maintenance dose paired with immune-supportive herbs.
Who is this suited for and how should it be taken?
Adults should take one tablet daily. It suits people seeking a fermented, whole-food-based vitamin C option, particularly those who find standard high-dose ascorbic acid tablets hard on the stomach, though this formula provides a moderate 250mg dose rather than a high-potency one. Consult a doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
How does fermented vitamin C differ from standard ascorbic acid supplements?
Standard vitamin C supplements typically use synthetic ascorbic acid on its own. This product ferments the vitamin C together with organic whole foods, a process New Chapter states raises its measured antioxidant activity to roughly double that of plain ascorbic acid. It's also formulated at a moderate 250mg dose alongside immune-supportive herbs, rather than as a standalone high-potency vitamin C tablet.
What is New Chapter and who is it suitable for?
New Chapter is a whole-food supplement brand founded in 1982 in Vermont, best known for fermenting organic vitamins and minerals with probiotic cultures instead of using synthetic forms. Its multivitamins, single nutrients, herbal formulas, and probiotics suit adults seeking food-based, gentler-on-the-stomach supplements, including those with sensitive digestion. Because formulas rely on organic whole-food ingredients and fermentation (which can include soy-derived cultures), it may be less suitable for people needing therapeutic-dose isolated nutrients or strict soy-free diets.
How does New Chapter differ from other supplement brands?
New Chapter differentiates itself through a patented fermentation process that cultures vitamins and minerals with organic Saccharomyces yeast and whole-food ingredients, a method proprietary to the brand rather than industry-standard. It was the first major supplement company to earn B Corporation certification, in 2014, and the first to launch a USDA Certified Organic multivitamin line, in 2005. Each production batch is tested for over 125 pesticides, heavy metals, and allergens at internal and third-party labs, exceeding baseline safety testing common among organic-labeled competitors.
The information provided above is for reference purposes only and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Canada. It does not constitute medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.