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Education · Ages 12–18 · Daily Immune & Wellness Support
Teen Vitamin C+
More than just vitamin C.
A daily vitamin C formula built for the pace of adolescence. 250 mg of vitamin C, liposomal delivery, and a supporting cast of botanicals and minerals — in a single daily capsule designed for teens aged 12 to 18.
Formula Overview
Teen Collection
Beyond Vitamins®
Adolescence has its own nutritional demands.
The teenage years are a period of accelerated development — physically, cognitively, and immunologically. The body is changing fast, and the nutritional needs that come with those changes are distinct from both childhood and adulthood.
Codeage Teen Vitamin C+ is formulated with that window in mind: a daily vitamin C capsule expanded with botanicals, a citrus bioflavonoid complex, and zinc — designed specifically for teen boys and girls aged 12 to 18.
The Formula's Design Logic
Four dimensions of one daily formula.
Teen Vitamin C+ isn't a standard vitamin C tablet repackaged for teens. Each dimension of the formula reflects a deliberate formulation decision — about what to include, how to deliver it, and why it matters for the adolescent body.
Dimension One
Formulated for teens, not adults.
A teen's nutritional needs aren't simply a smaller adult dose. This formula is designed specifically for adolescents aged 12 to 18 — a life stage defined by rapid development, high activity, and an immune system still maturing. The nutrient selection and levels reflect that context.
Dimension Two
Vitamin C, expanded.
250 mg of vitamin C is the foundation. But the formula goes further — adding a citrus bioflavonoid complex from grapefruit, lemon, and orange extracts. Bioflavonoids are naturally co-occurring compounds in citrus fruit that provide a broader phytonutrient profile beyond isolated ascorbic acid alone.
Dimension Three
A botanical supporting layer.
Quercetin, elderberry, and rosehip round out the formula's botanical profile. Each ingredient adds to the formula's scope — quercetin from Sophora japonica buds, elderberry powder from Sambucus nigra, and rosehip extract from Rosa canina. Together, they form a multi-source botanical layer around the vitamin C core.
Dimension Four
Delivery that works.
This formula uses a liposomal delivery system with phospholipids from non-GMO sunflower lecithin. Liposomal delivery encapsulates nutrients in a lipid bilayer — a structure that mimics cell membranes. It's a technology increasingly used in nutritional supplementation to support the way nutrients travel through the digestive environment.
On Delivery & Form
Not all vitamin C supplements are built the same.
The supplement category is full of vitamin C products. What distinguishes them isn't always visible from the front label. This formula makes a series of deliberate choices — about form, delivery, and the surrounding nutritional context — that shape what it is.
Typical Vitamin C Supplement
Most vitamin C supplements provide isolated ascorbic acid without the naturally co-occurring bioflavonoids found in whole citrus fruit.
Common formats that may include binders, fillers, added sugars, or gelatin — depending on the product.
Nutrients delivered without a specific mechanism to support their passage through the digestive environment.
Vitamin C in isolation, without botanicals like elderberry, rosehip, or quercetin as complementary components.
Teen Vitamin C+
250 mg of vitamin C alongside grapefruit, lemon, and orange extracts — a broader citrus-derived phytonutrient profile.
60 vegetable capsules per bottle — vegan, no gelatin, no added sugars. A 2-month supply in capsule form.
Phospholipids from non-GMO sunflower lecithin form a lipid bilayer around the nutrients — a modern delivery approach for vitamin C supplementation.
Zinc, quercetin, elderberry powder, and rosehip extract alongside vitamin C — an all-in-one daily serving designed for teens.
Formula Architecture
Three layers. One daily capsule.
The formula is organized in three complementary layers — each serving a different role within the overall nutritional design. Together, they make up a single daily capsule.
Ingredient Spotlight
The decisions within the formula.
Every ingredient in Teen Vitamin C+ represents a deliberate inclusion — not just a checklist. Four ingredients illustrate the formulation thinking most clearly.
Core Vitamin
Vitamin C + Citrus Complex
The formula's 250 mg of ascorbic acid is accompanied by a citrus bioflavonoid complex drawing from grapefruit, lemon, and orange fruit extracts. This reflects a whole-food perspective on vitamin C — broadening the formula beyond a single isolated compound.
Essential Mineral
Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a role in a wide range of biological processes. Its inclusion in this formula — at 5 mg as amino acid chelate — reflects its relevance to adolescent health and its natural pairing with vitamin C in immune-focused nutritional formulas.
Plant-Derived
Quercetin
Quercetin dihydrate, sourced from Sophora japonica buds, is a flavonoid found naturally in many plants and foods. As part of the formula's botanical layer, it contributes to the broader phytonutrient profile alongside vitamin C.
Botanical Extract
Elderberry + Rosehip
Elderberry powder from Sambucus nigra and rosehip extract from Rosa canina are two well-recognized botanical ingredients with a long history of use in nutritional formulations. Together, they round out the formula's plant-based layer.
On the Research
What the literature has explored.
The ingredient choices in Teen Vitamin C+ are informed by published nutritional research. Two references are shared here as educational context — not as claims about this product's intended effects.
Published Research Reference · Vitamin C & Bioflavonoids
"Research has examined the relationship between vitamin C and citrus bioflavonoids, exploring how these naturally co-occurring compounds in citrus fruit interact — and whether their combined presence influences the nutritional activity of ascorbic acid compared to isolated supplementation."
For reference: Carr, A.C. & Maggini, S. (2017). Vitamin C and Immune Function. Nutrients, 9(11), 1211 →
Published Research Reference · Liposomal Delivery
"Liposomal vitamin C formulations have been studied in comparison to standard oral vitamin C, with research examining differences in plasma vitamin C levels and the potential implications of lipid-encapsulated delivery for nutritional supplementation."
For reference: Davis, J.L., et al. (2016). Liposomal-encapsulated Ascorbic Acid: Influence on Vitamin C Bioavailability and Capacity to Protect Against Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury. Nutrition and Metabolic Insights, 9, 25–30 →
The studies referenced on this page were conducted independently by third-party researchers and did not involve Codeage Teen Vitamin C+ or any other Codeage product. All references to scientific research are provided for educational purposes only and on a generalized basis. Such information is not representative of the results or experiences you should expect, nor is it a substitute for medical advice from your physician. Individual results and experiences may vary.
Who It's For
A formula for the adolescent years.
Teen Vitamin C+ is designed for one specific window: adolescence. Not childhood. Not adulthood. The formula is built around what the body is doing between the ages of 12 and 18 — and what that demands from a daily supplement.
Daily School Days
A single capsule daily with 8 oz of water or a favorite beverage — with or without food. A simple routine that fits within the pace of a teen's day.
Active Teens
Teen athletes and active adolescents have elevated nutritional demands. This formula supports the daily baseline with nutrients relevant to high-activity lifestyles.
Clean Label Priority
Vegan, non-GMO, soy-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free. For families who prioritize what's not in a supplement as much as what is.
Quality & Purity
Manufactured in the USA with globally sourced ingredients in a cGMP-certified facility — the quality standard that governs production, testing, and consistency.
Codeage · Beyond Vitamins® · Teen Collection
Built for the teen years.
Vitamin C, zinc, quercetin, elderberry, rosehip, and a citrus bioflavonoid complex — with liposomal delivery. For teen boys and girls aged 12 to 18.
