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Natural Factors BioCgel High Absorption Ascorbate C 500 mg, 90 Softgels
Natural Factors BioCgel High Absorption Ascorbate C 500 mg
Natural Factors BioCgel provides 500 mg of vitamin C per softgel in the form of calcium ascorbate—a buffered, pH-neutral form designed to be gentler on the stomach than acidic ascorbic acid. It is enhanced with BerryRich® whole-fruit antioxidants and citrus bioflavonoids for comprehensive antioxidant and immune support.
Calcium Ascorbate • 500 mg • Buffered & pH-Neutral • Stomach-Friendly • Antioxidant & Immune Support
What it is
Provides 500 mg of vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) per softgel.
Uses a buffered, non-acidic, pH-neutral form of vitamin C.
Designed to be gentler for people with sensitive stomachs.
Contains 50 mg of BerryRich®, a concentrated blend of seven antioxidant-rich fruits.
Provides 10 mg of citrus bioflavonoids, standardized to 40% hesperidin.
Convenient softgel format that is easy to swallow.
Who it’s for
People who find regular ascorbic acid hard on the stomach.
Adults looking for a buffered form of vitamin C.
Those wanting immune and antioxidant support.
Individuals looking to support collagen, connective tissue, bones, teeth, and gums.
People wanting vitamin C combined with fruit antioxidants and bioflavonoids.
Those who prefer a softgel instead of powders, tablets, or chewables.
What it does
Provides antioxidant protection against oxidative stress.
Helps support normal immune function.
Supports the formation of collagen, important for skin, cartilage, bones, teeth, and connective tissue.
Helps maintain healthy bones, cartilage, teeth, and gums.
Supports normal wound healing and tissue maintenance through vitamin C's role in collagen formation.
Supports iron absorption from plant-based foods and supplements.
Provides additional antioxidant compounds from BerryRich® and citrus bioflavonoids.
Key Ingredient Roles
Vitamin C – 500 mg
Provides antioxidant support.
Supports immune function.
Required for collagen production and connective-tissue maintenance.
Supports bones, cartilage, teeth, and gums.
Helps enhance absorption of non-heme iron.
Calcium Ascorbate
A buffered form of vitamin C that is less acidic than ascorbic acid.
Particularly useful for individuals who experience stomach discomfort with traditional vitamin C.
BerryRich® – 50 mg
Concentrated whole-fruit blend containing grape, pomegranate, strawberry, cranberry, blueberry, raspberry, and bilberry.
Provides naturally occurring fruit antioxidants and phytonutrients.
Citrus Bioflavonoids – 10 mg
Provides citrus-derived flavonoids, including hesperidin.
Adds complementary antioxidant support.
What’s unique about it?
BioCgel is different from a basic vitamin C supplement because it uses calcium ascorbate rather than acidic ascorbic acid. The result is a buffered, pH-neutral vitamin C designed to be easier on sensitive stomachs.
It also combines vitamin C with BerryRich® whole-fruit antioxidants and citrus bioflavonoids, providing more than vitamin C alone. The BerryRich® blend contains seven different fruits, including blueberry, cranberry, raspberry, pomegranate, grape, strawberry, and bilberry.
Suggested Use
The current Natural Factors Canada recommendation is 3 softgels daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. This provides 1,500 mg of vitamin C per day at the full recommended dose.
Natural Factors BioCgel High Absorption Ascorbate C 500 mg
Natural Factors BioCgel provides 500 mg of vitamin C per softgel in the form of calcium ascorbate—a buffered, pH-neutral form designed to be gentler on the stomach than acidic ascorbic acid. It is enhanced with BerryRich® whole-fruit antioxidants and citrus bioflavonoids for comprehensive antioxidant and immune support.
Calcium Ascorbate • 500 mg • Buffered & pH-Neutral • Stomach-Friendly • Antioxidant & Immune Support
What it is
Provides 500 mg of vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) per softgel.
Uses a buffered, non-acidic, pH-neutral form of vitamin C.
Designed to be gentler for people with sensitive stomachs.
Contains 50 mg of BerryRich®, a concentrated blend of seven antioxidant-rich fruits.
Provides 10 mg of citrus bioflavonoids, standardized to 40% hesperidin.
Convenient softgel format that is easy to swallow.
Who it’s for
People who find regular ascorbic acid hard on the stomach.
Adults looking for a buffered form of vitamin C.
Those wanting immune and antioxidant support.
Individuals looking to support collagen, connective tissue, bones, teeth, and gums.
People wanting vitamin C combined with fruit antioxidants and bioflavonoids.
Those who prefer a softgel instead of powders, tablets, or chewables.
What it does
Provides antioxidant protection against oxidative stress.
Helps support normal immune function.
Supports the formation of collagen, important for skin, cartilage, bones, teeth, and connective tissue.
Helps maintain healthy bones, cartilage, teeth, and gums.
Supports normal wound healing and tissue maintenance through vitamin C's role in collagen formation.
Supports iron absorption from plant-based foods and supplements.
Provides additional antioxidant compounds from BerryRich® and citrus bioflavonoids.
Key Ingredient Roles
Vitamin C – 500 mg
Provides antioxidant support.
Supports immune function.
Required for collagen production and connective-tissue maintenance.
Supports bones, cartilage, teeth, and gums.
Helps enhance absorption of non-heme iron.
Calcium Ascorbate
A buffered form of vitamin C that is less acidic than ascorbic acid.
Particularly useful for individuals who experience stomach discomfort with traditional vitamin C.
BerryRich® – 50 mg
Concentrated whole-fruit blend containing grape, pomegranate, strawberry, cranberry, blueberry, raspberry, and bilberry.
Provides naturally occurring fruit antioxidants and phytonutrients.
Citrus Bioflavonoids – 10 mg
Provides citrus-derived flavonoids, including hesperidin.
Adds complementary antioxidant support.
What’s unique about it?
BioCgel is different from a basic vitamin C supplement because it uses calcium ascorbate rather than acidic ascorbic acid. The result is a buffered, pH-neutral vitamin C designed to be easier on sensitive stomachs.
It also combines vitamin C with BerryRich® whole-fruit antioxidants and citrus bioflavonoids, providing more than vitamin C alone. The BerryRich® blend contains seven different fruits, including blueberry, cranberry, raspberry, pomegranate, grape, strawberry, and bilberry.
Suggested Use
The current Natural Factors Canada recommendation is 3 softgels daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. This provides 1,500 mg of vitamin C per day at the full recommended dose.