AOR Ortho C+ 240g Powder - High-Potency Vitamin C & Electrolyte Formula | 20 Servings
Visit the AOR Store| Brand | AOR |
| Dose | 1 level scoop (approx. 12.3 g), once daily |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80023541 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- SEVEN REAL ACTIVES, ONE SCOOP: Each level scoop (approx. 12.3 g) provides 3000 mg vitamin C, 3000 mg L-lysine, 2000 mg L-proline, 250 mg L-taurine, 340 mg magnesium, 99 mg potassium and 545 mg calcium - real, dosed amounts straight from this product's own Health Canada-licensed label.
- HIGH-POTENCY, BUFFERED VITAMIN C: Vitamin C is provided as ascorbic acid plus calcium and magnesium ascorbates - a buffered form formulated to help maintain immune function.
- AMINO ACIDS ALONGSIDE VITAMIN C: L-Lysine and L-proline are amino acids used in collagen's molecular structure, included here alongside the vitamin C that acts as a required cofactor for collagen-building enzymes.
- ELECTROLYTE MINERALS INCLUDED: Magnesium, potassium and calcium round out the formula as electrolyte minerals, each with its own established role in normal body function.
- MIXES INTO WATER OR JUICE: A lemon-flavoured powder - stir 1 level scoop into a glass of water or juice, without food, once daily.
- VEGAN, NON-GMO & GLUTEN-FREE: Formulated without animal ingredients, GMOs or gluten. Contains corn (from the non-medicinal ingredients) - see the label for full allergen details.
- 20 SERVINGS PER JAR: Each 240 g jar provides 20 servings at the labeled dose of 1 level scoop daily.
- CLEAN CANADIAN QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST: Made in Canada by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR) in a GMP-compliant facility. Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80023541 - read the label for full details.
Product description
AOR Ortho C+ - High-Potency Vitamin C & Electrolyte Formula
A lemon-flavoured powder combining high-potency, buffered vitamin C with L-lysine, L-proline, L-taurine and the electrolyte minerals magnesium, potassium and calcium. Health Canada licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80023541 - helps to maintain immune function. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80023541.
Une poudre aromatisée au citron combinant de la vitamine C tamponnée à haute teneur avec la L-lysine, la L-proline, la L-taurine et les minéraux électrolytiques magnésium, potassium et calcium. Produit de santé naturel homologué par Santé Canada, NPN 80023541 - aide à maintenir la fonction immunitaire.
Vitamin C, Amino Acids & Electrolytes - Real Doses, One Scoop
3000 mg vitamin C, 3000 mg L-lysine, 2000 mg L-proline, 250 mg L-taurine, 340 mg magnesium, 99 mg potassium and 545 mg calcium per scoop - Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Made in Canada
Backed by real research
Vitamin C's role in collagen synthesis and immune function, lysine and proline's structural roles in collagen, and taurine's independent physiological research are each independently studied areas of published research.
The AOR difference
A lemon-flavoured powder with seven real, dosed actives and a transparent ingredient list - made in Canada to GMP standards.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
Seven real, dosed actives working together - here is what each one contributes and what the wider research base says about them.
Vitamin C
A high-potency, buffered form of vitamin C that helps maintain immune function and acts as a required cofactor for the enzymes that build and cross-link collagen throughout the body.
3000 mg per scoop, as ascorbic acid, calcium and magnesium ascorbatesL-Lysine
An essential amino acid the body cannot make on its own; lysine residues are chemically modified during collagen's formation, helping build collagen's cross-linked structure.
3000 mg per scoopL-Proline
A key building-block amino acid of collagen; proline is hydroxylated to hydroxyproline during collagen synthesis, a step that helps stabilize collagen's triple-helix structure.
2000 mg per scoopL-Taurine
An abundant amino acid concentrated in the heart and other tissues, independently studied for its own role in cardiovascular and cellular function.
250 mg per scoop
Magnesium
An essential electrolyte mineral involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions in the body, including normal muscle and nerve function.
340 mg per scoop, as magnesium carbonate and ascorbatePotassium
An essential electrolyte that supports fluid balance and normal muscle and nerve function, included here alongside the formula's other electrolyte minerals.
99 mg per scoop, as potassium bicarbonateCalcium
An essential mineral for the development and maintenance of bones and teeth, provided here in ascorbate and carbonate forms alongside vitamin C.
545 mg per scoop, as calcium carbonate and ascorbateAOR Ortho C+: Supplement Facts
Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 level scoop, approx. 12.3 g)
- Vitamin C as ascorbic acid, calcium and magnesium ascorbates3000 mg
- L-Lysine3000 mg
- L-Proline2000 mg
- L-Taurine250 mg
- Magnesium as magnesium carbonate and ascorbate340 mg
- Potassium as potassium bicarbonate99 mg
- Calcium as calcium carbonate and ascorbate545 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Non-medicinal ingredients: silicon dioxide, natural flavour (lemon), gum Arabic, maltodextrin, dextrose, tricalcium phosphate, calcium stearate. Contains corn.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to maintain immune function. Ortho C+ is formulated based on the research of Linus Pauling and Matthias Rath into the role of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] in cardiovascular health and the evolutionary relationship between Lp(a) and vitamin C; the ingredients in Ortho C+ are factors in the maintenance of good health.
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Stir 1 level scoop (approx. 12.3 g) into a glass of water or juice, without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not exceed the daily dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner.
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are following a low protein diet, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Allergens: Contains corn. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. Known Adverse Reactions: None known.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.
Ingrédients médicinaux (par 1 cuillère, environ 12,3 g)
- Vitamine C sous forme d'acide ascorbique, d'ascorbates de calcium et de magnésium3000 mg
- L-Lysine3000 mg
- L-Proline2000 mg
- L-Taurine250 mg
- Magnésium sous forme de carbonate et d'ascorbate de magnésium340 mg
- Potassium sous forme de bicarbonate de potassium99 mg
- Calcium sous forme de carbonate et d'ascorbate de calcium545 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Ingrédients non médicinaux : dioxyde de silicium, arôme naturel (citron), gomme arabique, maltodextrine, dextrose, phosphate tricalcique, stéarate de calcium. Contient du maïs.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Aide à maintenir la fonction immunitaire. Ortho C+ a été fabriqué en se basant sur les recherches de Linus Pauling et de Matthias Rath au sujet du rôle de la lipoprotéine(a) [Lp(a)] dans la santé cardiovasculaire et de la relation évolutive entre Lp(a) et la vitamine C; les ingrédients dans Ortho C+ contribuent au maintien d'une bonne santé.
Dose recommandée (adultes de 18 ans et plus) : Mélangez 1 cuillère (environ 12,3 g) dans un verre d'eau ou de jus, sans nourriture, ou selon les recommandations d'un praticien de soins de santé qualifié. Ne pas dépasser la dose quotidienne sauf indication contraire d'un professionnel de la santé.
Mises en garde et précautions : Consultez un professionnel de la santé avant d'utiliser ce produit si vous suivez un régime à faible teneur en protéines, ou si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez. Allergènes : Contient du maïs. Garder hors de la portée des enfants. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Conserver hermétiquement fermé dans un endroit frais et sec. Réactions indésirables connues : aucune connue.
NPN 80023541
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy AOR Ortho C+
Seven real, dosed actives in one lemon-flavoured scoop - high-potency vitamin C, amino acids and electrolyte minerals together.
Seven Real Actives, One Scoop
3000 mg vitamin C, 3000 mg L-lysine, 2000 mg L-proline, 250 mg L-taurine, 340 mg magnesium, 99 mg potassium and 545 mg calcium per scoop - no proprietary blends, no guessing.
Helps Maintain Immune Function
Health Canada-licensed to help maintain immune function, built around a high-potency, buffered form of vitamin C.
Amino Acids Plus Electrolytes
Lysine and proline are amino acids used in collagen's structure, while magnesium, potassium and calcium round out the formula as electrolyte minerals.
Premium Canadian Brand
AOR - Advanced Orthomolecular Research, since 1991. NPN 80023541.
Inside every scoop
High-potency vitamin C, amino acids and electrolyte minerals in one lemon-flavoured scoop - 3000 mg vitamin C, 3000 mg L-lysine, 2000 mg L-proline, 250 mg L-taurine, 340 mg magnesium, 99 mg potassium and 545 mg calcium.
How to use
Stir 1 level scoop into water or juice
Adults 18 years and older: stir 1 level scoop (approx. 12.3 g) into a glass of water or juice, without food.
Take once daily
Use once daily, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Don't exceed the daily dose
Do not exceed the daily dose unless instructed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Check with your practitioner
Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are following a low protein diet, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
What the research says about the ingredients
Peer-reviewed studies and reviews on the individual ingredients in this formula - vitamin C, L-lysine, L-proline, L-taurine, magnesium, potassium and calcium. Shared for education, not as claims about this finished product. AOR Ortho C+'s claims are the statements authorized under its Natural Health Product licence, NPN 80023541.
Vitamin C's roles across the layers of skin
This review describes how vitamin C accumulates in both the epidermis and dermis, where it supports collagen synthesis and helps provide antioxidant protection against UV-related photodamage, comparing evidence for dietary versus topical vitamin C on skin health.
ReviewVitamins across topical, procedural and systemic anti-aging strategies
This review describes how vitamins, including vitamin C, contribute to skin hydration, collagen biosynthesis and protection against oxidative damage across topical, cosmetic-procedure and systemic dietary-supplement approaches to skin aging.
ReviewA vitamin C derivative serum measurably increased dermal collagen
In a preclinical model and a randomized double-blind clinical trial, a stabilized vitamin C derivative serum upregulated dermal collagen production roughly four-fold versus a control moisturizer in an ex-vivo skin model, alongside visible improvements in photoaging and hyperpigmentation in the clinical portion.
Human RCTVitamin C supports collagen deposition in the vessel wall
In cultured vascular smooth muscle cells - the main cell type of the arterial wall - vitamin C markedly increased deposition of type V collagen and the formation of mature, striated collagen fibrils, highlighting its role as a cofactor for the enzymes that build and organize vascular collagen.
Lab studyVitamin C and E supplementation in a high cardiovascular-risk population
In a 12-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in adults with or at high risk of cardiovascular disease, a vitamin C and E combination was compared with an Ayurvedic herbal formulation and placebo for effects on vascular smooth-muscle and endothelial function, blood pressure and lipids.
Human RCTVitamin C and L-arginine improved blood vessel function in long COVID
This review of endothelial dysfunction in long COVID identifies vitamin C and L-arginine as among the few interventions shown in trials to improve flow-mediated dilation, a standard measure of blood vessel lining function, in this patient population.
ReviewLysyl hydroxylases govern collagen cross-linking
This review describes how lysyl hydroxylation of specific lysine residues, catalyzed by the PLOD enzyme family, is a key step controlling how collagen molecules cross-link and assemble in the extracellular matrix.
ReviewLysine-based collagen cross-links help determine bone quality
This review explains how lysyl-hydroxylase- and lysyl-oxidase-mediated collagen cross-links are a major determinant of bone's biomechanical properties, distinct from bone mineral density, and how alterations in this cross-linking pattern are linked to bone fragility.
ReviewLysyl oxidase builds collagen's covalent cross-links
This review describes how the enzyme lysyl oxidase acts on lysine residues to form the covalent cross-links between collagen triple helices in the extracellular matrix, a step that also generates reactive oxygen species as a byproduct.
ReviewProline biosynthesis is needed to maintain skin's collagen structure
Using both a rodent model and cultured skin fibroblasts, this study found that simulated microgravity suppressed the fibroblast enzyme PYCR1, lowering intracellular proline levels, reducing collagen production and thinning the dermis - restoring PYCR1 partially reversed the effect.
Animal studyA Krebs-cycle intermediate expands the proline pool for collagen production
In cultured human dermal fibroblasts and UVB-irradiated mice, alpha-ketoglutarate - a rate-limiting cofactor of prolyl-4-hydroxylase - increased the proline pool available for procollagen production and reduced UVB-induced wrinkle formation with long-term topical use.
Lab studyMapping where proline hydroxylation occurs across the proteome
This study developed a workflow combining chromatography and mass spectrometry to systematically map thousands of proline hydroxylation sites in human cells, including many outside of collagen, refining the tools available to study this key collagen-stabilizing modification.
Lab studyTaurine protected the heart in a sepsis model
In a mouse model of sepsis-induced cardiac injury, taurine treatment improved cardiac function and survival, reduced myocardial inflammation and oxidative stress, and preserved mitochondrial structure, an effect linked to inhibition of the NF-kB signaling pathway.
Animal studyTaurine supplementation supported neurons after induced ischemia
In a gerbil model of transient global cerebral ischemia, taurine given both before and after the ischemic event reduced neuronal death and glial activation in the hippocampus, alongside favorable changes in oxidative-stress and apoptosis markers.
Animal studyAn honest look at taurine for athletic performance in heat
This narrative review of nutritional strategies for football performed in hot conditions describes taurine as a promising ingredient for performance and recovery, but notes it is still supported by relatively few trials compared with more established strategies like hydration and electrolyte planning.
ReviewHow sodium, potassium and magnesium handling shapes blood pressure
This review of genetic disorders of renal tubular transport shows how the kidney's handling of sodium, potassium and magnesium is tightly coupled, and how small perturbations in this electrolyte handling can have disproportionate effects on systemic blood pressure.
ReviewAn electrolyte solution improved fluid balance versus placebo
In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, healthy adults given a glycerol-electrolyte solution containing sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium showed significantly better fluid balance and lower urine output over 8 hours than a matched placebo beverage.
Human RCTPotassium and magnesium as part of a multi-ionic approach to fluid balance
This review argues that chloride, potassium and magnesium status are tightly interconnected and should be assessed together, rather than focusing on sodium alone, when addressing fluid and electrolyte balance in clinical settings.
ReviewVitamin C is safe up to 2000 mg per day, with GI effects at high intakes
This safety review concluded that vitamin C supplements are safe for most adults at intakes up to 2000 mg per day, with the main adverse effect reported across clinical trials being occasional gastrointestinal upset or mild diarrhea from the osmotic effect of unabsorbed vitamin C at high doses.
ReviewHigh-dose vitamin C and kidney stone risk
This analysis highlights that high-dose vitamin C supplementation can increase urinary oxalate, a potential risk factor for oxalate kidney stones, and found that popular online information about vitamin C rarely mentioned this risk.
Observational studyKidney stone prevention guidance on vitamin C supplements
This nutrition review of kidney stone prevention strategies recommends that people prone to calcium oxalate stones limit vitamin C supplements, alongside other dietary measures such as adequate fluid intake and limiting oxalate-rich foods.
ReviewVitamin C reactivates the enzyme that hydroxylates collagen's proline residues
This study identified the first synthetic small-molecule activators of collagen prolyl 4-hydroxylase and confirmed vitamin C's established role in reducing the enzyme's iron center back to its active state after oxidative inactivation during catalysis.
Lab studyAscorbate's dual role in hydroxylation and protein folding
This review traces ascorbate's biochemical roles beyond antioxidant activity, describing its function as a cofactor for the prolyl and lysyl hydroxylases needed for collagen formation, and its involvement in oxidative protein folding more broadly.
ReviewVitamin C's history from scurvy cure to signaling molecule
This review traces vitamin C's discovery as the anti-scurvy factor - a deficiency caused mainly by impaired collagen-related hydroxylation - through to modern research on its lesser-known roles in cell signaling and gene expression.
ReviewFrequently asked questions
What is AOR Ortho C+ for?
It is a Health Canada-licensed Natural Health Product that helps to maintain immune function. It combines high-potency, buffered vitamin C with L-lysine, L-proline, L-taurine and the electrolyte minerals magnesium, potassium and calcium.
How do I take it?
Adults 18 years and older stir 1 level scoop (approx. 12.3 g) into a glass of water or juice, without food, once daily, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not exceed the daily dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner.
How much of each ingredient is in a scoop?
Each level scoop (approx. 12.3 g) provides vitamin C 3000 mg (as ascorbic acid, calcium and magnesium ascorbates), L-lysine 3000 mg, L-proline 2000 mg, L-taurine 250 mg, magnesium 340 mg (as carbonate and ascorbate), potassium 99 mg (as bicarbonate) and calcium 545 mg (as carbonate and ascorbate).
Why is the vitamin C buffered with calcium and magnesium?
Buffering ascorbic acid with calcium and magnesium ascorbates is how this high-dose vitamin C powder is formulated; the calcium and magnesium also contribute their own electrolyte mineral content to the formula.
How long does one jar last?
Each 240 g jar contains 20 servings - a 20-day supply at the labeled dose of 1 level scoop daily.
What else is in the powder?
Non-medicinal ingredients are silicon dioxide, natural flavour (lemon), gum Arabic, maltodextrin, dextrose, tricalcium phosphate and calcium stearate. Contains corn.
Are there any cautions?
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are following a low protein diet, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This product contains corn. Always read and follow the label.
Is it made in Canada?
Yes. It is manufactured in Canada and licensed by Health Canada under NPN 80023541.
Support immune function the high-potency way
Get AOR Ortho C+ on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80023541. Helps to maintain immune function. The research summaries below concern the individual ingredients (vitamin C, L-lysine, L-proline, L-taurine, magnesium, potassium and calcium) generally and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product beyond its licensed use. Read and follow the label. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are following a low protein diet, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are following a low protein diet, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Allergens: Contains corn. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. Known Adverse Reactions: None known.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to maintain immune function. Ortho C+ is formulated based on the research of Linus Pauling and Matthias Rath into the role of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] in cardiovascular health and the evolutionary relationship between Lp(a) and vitamin C; the ingredients in Ortho C+ are factors in the maintenance of good health.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 level scoop, approx. 12.3 g): Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, calcium and magnesium ascorbates) 3000 mg; L-Lysine 3000 mg; L-Proline 2000 mg; L-Taurine 250 mg; Magnesium (as carbonate, ascorbate) 340 mg; Potassium (as bicarbonate) 99 mg; Calcium (as carbonate, ascorbate) 545 mg. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Silicon dioxide, natural flavour (lemon), gum Arabic, maltodextrin, dextrose, tricalcium phosphate, calcium stearate. Allergens: Contains corn. Vegan, Non-GMO and gluten-free. Non-medicinal ingredients are subject to change - always read and follow the label.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Stir 1 level scoop (approx. 12.3 g) into a glass of water or juice, without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not exceed the daily dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner.
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