Vitamin C and Zinc for Immunity: What the Evidence Says and How Much Indians Actually Need
What vitamin C and zinc really do for immunity, the ICMR 2020 RDA for Indian adults, why amla pairs well, and how to choose a chewable…
Chewable, orange-flavoured immunity support with amla — one of nature's richest vitamin C sources.
Vitakyn Vitamin C + Zinc is an orange-flavoured chewable tablet supplying 65 mg vitamin C (81% of the Indian RDA), 13 mg zinc (76% RDA), 1000 mg amla extract and 10 mg ginger extract. Vitamin C and zinc are both required for normal immune function and antioxidant defence; amla (Indian gooseberry) adds a food-derived source of vitamin C and polyphenols. It is a sugar-free, 100% vegetarian nutraceutical manufactured under WHO-GMP and FSSAI standards in Ahmedabad, sold in a pack of 60.
Transcribed from the printed label so you can verify it against the pack. Approximate values per 1 tablet.
Serving size: 1 tablet · % RDA per ICMR-NIN 2020 guidelines
| Ingredient | Each serving | % RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 65 mg | 81.25% |
| Zinc | 13 mg | 76.47% |
| Amla extract | 1000 mg | ** |
| Ginger extract | 10 mg | ** |
** % RDA values not established for this ingredient under ICMR-NIN 2020.
Approximate values per 1 tablet
| Energy | 0.24 kcal | |
| Carbohydrate | 0.06 g | |
| Protein | 0.00 g | |
| Sugar | 0.00 g | |
| Fat | 0.00 g |
Starch (1405), MCCP (460(i)), dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide (171), croscarmellose sodium (466), HPMC E-15 (464), permitted colour (124, 110) and Class II preservative (E201 to E203).
Use as a dietary supplement, 1 tablet daily or as directed by the dietician.
Nutraceutical — dietary supplementary food, not for medicinal use. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Take with or after food; separate from iron supplements by a few hours. People with kidney disease and pregnant or breastfeeding women should take zinc-containing supplements only on medical advice.
Vitamin C supports the activity of white blood cells, and zinc is essential for the development and signalling of immune cells — a shortfall in either weakens the response to infection.
Vitamin C is the body's main water-soluble antioxidant; amla's tannins and polyphenols add a complementary plant antioxidant profile.
Vitamin C is required to synthesise collagen, the structural protein in skin, gums and connective tissue; zinc supports normal skin maintenance.
Formulated at roughly three-quarters of the ICMR-NIN 2020 RDA per tablet, so it tops up a normal diet without pushing intake to pharmacological levels.
A nutraceutical supports normal health; it does not treat disease. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement.
Vitakyn Vitamin C with Zinc, Amla and Ginger is manufactured for Medkyn Lifecare Pvt. Ltd., a pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturer in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, under WHO-GMP, ISO 9001:2015 and FSSAI standards. Every batch is tested against its specification and released with a Certificate of Analysis.
Each chewable tablet provides 65 mg vitamin C (81.25% of the ICMR-NIN 2020 RDA), 13 mg zinc (76.47% RDA), 1000 mg amla extract and 10 mg ginger extract. The values are printed in the composition table on the pack and reproduced on this page.
Yes. The nutritional panel declares 0.00 g sugar and 0.24 kcal per tablet. The orange taste comes from permitted flavouring, which makes it suitable for people watching their sugar intake.
The product is formulated for adults against adult RDA values. Children have different requirements, so it should only be given to a child on the advice of a paediatrician or dietician.
Chew one tablet with or after a meal. Zinc on an empty stomach can cause mild nausea, and food does not reduce vitamin C absorption. If you also take an iron supplement, leave a gap of a few hours because zinc and iron compete for absorption.
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