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What is Ester-C?

Category: Supplements

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Ester-C® Calcium Ascorbate is a unique and patented form of vitamin C. It is made using a proprietary, water-based manufacturing process which results in a pH neutral product that contains naturally occurring vitamin C metabolites.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 23 2
Support immune health 9 2
Adrenal fatigue 1 1
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 1 0
Urinary tract infection 1 0
Weakened immune system 1 0
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 1
None 4

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Ester-C

Side effect Patients Percentage
Insomnia 1

Why patients stopped taking Ester-C

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Reason Patients Percentage
Other 3
Personal research 2
Expense 1
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Duration

Stopped taking Ester-C

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 1
1 - 6 months 2
1 - 2 years 2
2 - 5 years 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 2
Usually 3
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 1
Not at all hard to take 4
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 2
Not specified 3
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2 patient evaluations for Ester-C

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Sep 7, 2015 (Started Jan 01, 1995)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Support immune health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
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  • 0 helpful marks

Dec 1, 2010 (Started Sep 08, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
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  • 0 helpful marks
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