Orange Naturals Kids Zinc + Vitamin C | 90 Chewable Tablets
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| Serving | 1 tablet daily with a meal (ages 4+; see label for full dosing) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80104866 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- 12 MG ZINC + 100 MG VITAMIN C PER TABLET: Each chewable tablet provides 12 mg Zinc (Albion zinc bis-glycinate chelate) and 100 mg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in a delicious orange flavour - children and adolescents (4 to 18 years) take 1 tablet per day with a meal; adults take 1 tablet, 1-2 times per day with a meal.
- HELPS SUPPORT THE IMMUNE SYSTEM: Helps to support the immune system, with zinc and vitamin C working together - vitamin C helps the body absorb zinc more easily.
- SUPPORTS HEALTHY BONES AND TEETH: Zinc and vitamin C are also nutrients associated with the development and maintenance of healthy bones, cartilage, teeth and gums.
- COPPER DEFICIENCY CAUTION - READ BEFORE USE: When taking this product, zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency - if you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper, ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use.
- MADE IN CANADA, LICENSED BY HEALTH CANADA: Formulated by Orange Naturals and licensed under NPN 80104866. The label states this product is vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free, with no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners.
Product Description
Kids Zinc + C Chewables - 12 mg Zinc + 100 mg Vitamin C for Immune Support
Orange Naturals Kids Zinc + C pairs 12 mg Zinc (Albion zinc bis-glycinate chelate) with 100 mg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in every delicious orange chewable tablet. Vitamin C helps the body absorb zinc more easily, and together these two nutrients help to support the immune system and are associated with the development and maintenance of healthy bones, cartilage, teeth and gums. This product also carries a real caution around zinc and copper levels, see below. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80104866.
Zinc + C pour enfants d'Orange Naturals associe 12 mg de zinc (chélate de bisglycinate de zinc Albion) et 100 mg de vitamine C (acide ascorbique) dans chaque comprimé à croquer à l'orange délicieux. La vitamine C aide l'organisme à mieux absorber le zinc, et ensemble ces deux nutriments aident à soutenir le système immunitaire et sont associés au développement et au maintien d'os, de cartilage, de dents et de gencives sains. Ce produit comporte aussi une mise en garde réelle sur le zinc et le cuivre, voir ci-dessous. NPN 80104866.
A Simple Daily Chewable for Kids' Immune Support
12 mg Zinc (Albion bis-glycinate chelate) + 100 mg Vitamin C per tablet - one delicious orange chewable daily, made in Canada
12 mg Zinc + 100 mg Vitamin C per Tablet
Each chewable tablet delivers Zinc (Albion zinc bis-glycinate chelate) and Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in a delicious orange flavour - children and adolescents (4 to 18 years) take 1 tablet per day with a meal.
Clean, Simple, Canadian
Made without artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners, and formulated in Canada under Health Canada's NPN licensing program.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
Zinc and vitamin C have each been studied for their role in immune function and connective tissue health in children - and zinc supplementation carries a real, well-documented caution around copper levels. Here is what the wider research explores.
Zinc (Albion zinc bis-glycinate chelate)
An essential trace mineral involved in normal immune function and cellular growth, delivered here as a gentle, well-absorbed amino-acid chelate.
12 mg per tablet
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
An essential vitamin and antioxidant that supports immune cell function and collagen synthesis, and helps the body absorb zinc more efficiently.
100 mg per tabletOrange Naturals Kids Zinc + Vitamin C: Supplement Facts
Each chewable tablet contains:
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)100 mg
- Zinc (Albion zinc bis-glycinate chelate)12 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Non-medicinal ingredients: Xylitol, natural orange flavour, silica, citric acid, glycine, vegetable-grade magnesium stearate, hypromellose, dextrates, maltodextrin, monk fruit extract.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to support the immune system.
Recommended Dose: Children and adolescents (4 to 13 years) - Take 1 tablet per day with a meal. Adolescents (14 to 18 years) - Take 1 tablet per day with a meal. Adults (19 years and older) - Take 1 tablet, 1-2 times per day with a meal. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
Cautions and Warnings: When taking this product, zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency - if you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper, ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.
Chaque comprimé à croquer contient :
- Vitamine C (acide ascorbique)100 mg
- Zinc (chélate de bisglycinate de zinc Albion)12 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Ingrédients non médicinaux : Xylitol, arôme naturel d'orange, silice, acide citrique, glycine, stéarate de magnésium de qualité végétale, hypromellose, dextrates, maltodextrine, extrait de fruit du moine.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Aide à soutenir le système immunitaire.
Posologie recommandée : Enfants et adolescents (4 à 13 ans) - Prendre 1 comprimé par jour avec un repas. Adolescents (14 à 18 ans) - Prendre 1 comprimé par jour avec un repas. Adultes (19 ans et plus) - Prendre 1 comprimé, 1 à 2 fois par jour avec un repas. Prendre à quelques heures d'intervalle (2 heures) de la prise d'autres médicaments ou produits de santé naturels.
Mises en garde : Lorsque vous utilisez ce produit, les suppléments de zinc peuvent provoquer une carence en cuivre - si vous n'êtes pas certain de prendre suffisamment de cuivre, consultez un praticien de la santé avant l'usage. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Garder hors de la portée des enfants.
NPN 80104866
Help support your child's immune system with Kids Zinc + C
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy Orange Naturals Kids Zinc + C
12 mg Zinc (Albion bis-glycinate chelate) + 100 mg Vitamin C per delicious orange chewable - real age-based dosing on the label, and a real zinc/copper caution you should read before use.
12 mg Zinc + 100 mg Vitamin C per Tablet
Each chewable tablet delivers Zinc (Albion zinc bis-glycinate chelate) and Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - vitamin C helps the body absorb zinc more easily.
Helps support the immune system
Helps to support the immune system, and is associated with the development and maintenance of healthy bones, cartilage, teeth and gums.
One delicious orange chewable
Children and adolescents (4 to 18 years) take 1 tablet per day with a meal; adults take 1 tablet, 1-2 times per day with a meal.
Real cautions, made in Canada
Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency - if you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper, ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use. NPN 80104866.
Inside every chewable tablet
12 mg Zinc (Albion zinc bis-glycinate chelate) and 100 mg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in a delicious orange chewable - children and adolescents (4 to 18 years) take 1 tablet per day with a meal.
How to use it
Children and adolescents (4 to 13 years)
Take 1 tablet per day with a meal. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
Adolescents (14 to 18 years)
Take 1 tablet per day with a meal. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
Adults (19 years and older)
Take 1 tablet, 1-2 times per day with a meal. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
Read the caution before you start
Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency - if you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper, ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use. Keep out of reach of children.
What the research says about this formula's ingredients
Educational summaries of published research on zinc and vitamin C generally; not product-specific claims. Orange Naturals Kids Zinc + C's own authorized use under NPN 80104866 is that it helps to support the immune system.
A randomized trial found zinc bis-glycinate (the same chelate form used in this formula) reduced cough and rhinorrhea duration in school children
In a double-blind randomized controlled trial of 100 healthy Thai school children aged 8 to 13 years, 15 mg of zinc bis-glycinate given once daily for 3 months did not reduce the overall incidence of colds, but significantly reduced the duration of cough and rhinorrhea and the likelihood of having two or more cold symptoms at once, compared with placebo.
Human RCT (n=100, children)A 7-month trial found daily zinc sulfate reduced the number of colds and school absences in children
In 200 healthy children randomized to daily zinc sulfate (15 mg, increased to 30 mg at cold onset) or placebo for 7 months, the zinc group had significantly fewer colds per child (1.2 versus 1.7) and less cold-related school absence, along with shorter duration and lower severity of cold symptoms.
Human RCT (n=200, children)A randomized trial found zinc sulfate reduced cold symptom severity in children, though not the number of days sick - an honest mixed finding
In 120 children with early cold symptoms randomized to oral zinc sulfate or placebo, the overall duration of cold symptoms did not differ between groups, but total symptom severity scores were significantly lower in the zinc group from the second day onward, driven mainly by improved nasal symptoms.
Human RCT (n=120, children)A Cochrane review found regular vitamin C shortened colds in children by 14 percent, and higher doses by up to 18 percent
Pooling 31 comparisons covering 9,745 cold episodes, this Cochrane review found regular vitamin C supplementation reduced cold duration by 8 percent in adults and by 14 percent in children overall; in children specifically, 1 to 2 grams per day shortened colds by 18 percent, though vitamin C did not reduce the incidence of colds in the general population.
Systematic review and meta-analysis (Cochrane)A randomized trial in men with low vitamin C status found daily supplementation reduced the number who caught a cold
In an 8-week randomized, double-blind trial of healthy men with marginal vitamin C status, those given 1,000 mg of vitamin C daily were significantly less likely to report a cold episode than the placebo group (7 versus 11 participants), with cold duration also trending shorter in the vitamin C group.
Human RCT (n=28)A 2025 review confirms regular vitamin C reduces cold severity, with a dose-response relationship for duration
This review of the vitamin C and common cold literature reports that regular supplementation of 1 gram or more per day decreased cold severity by 15 percent across 15 trials, and that higher therapeutic doses (6 to 8 grams per day) were about twice as effective at shortening cold duration as lower doses (3 to 4 grams per day).
ReviewA widely cited review describes how zinc and vitamin C work together to reduce the risk, severity and duration of infections
Reviewing the immune-enhancing roles of vitamin C and zinc, the authors describe how vitamin C supports antimicrobial and natural killer cell activity and protects cells from oxidative damage during infection, while zinc undernutrition impairs phagocytosis and natural killer cell activity - concluding that adequate intake of both nutrients ameliorates symptoms and shortens the duration of respiratory tract infections, especially in children.
ReviewA review of common-cold self-care summarizes dosing evidence for vitamin C and zinc side by side, including a specific pediatric duration figure
This review of 82 studies on self-care nutrients for the common cold reports that regular vitamin C supplementation (1 to 2 g/day) reduces cold duration by 8 percent in adults and 14 percent in children, while zinc supplementation may shorten cold duration by approximately 33 percent when started within 24 hours of symptom onset.
ReviewA 2026 review frames zinc and vitamin C together as immune-health nutrients that benefit most from targeted, not indiscriminate, use
This narrative review of zinc, selenium and vitamin C in immune health describes zinc as essential for T-lymphocyte maturation and neutrophil function and vitamin C as supporting epithelial barrier integrity and leukocyte chemotaxis, while cautioning that supplementation benefits are greatest in those with a confirmed or likely deficiency rather than in the already well-nourished.
ReviewA foundational review explains how vitamin C supports both the innate and adaptive immune system
This widely cited review describes how vitamin C accumulates in neutrophils and enhances their chemotaxis, phagocytosis and microbial killing, supports epithelial barrier function against pathogens, and promotes the differentiation and proliferation of B- and T-cells - concluding that vitamin C deficiency impairs immunity and increases susceptibility to infection.
ReviewA systematic review of controlled trials found vitamin C measurably improved neutrophil function in several human studies
Reviewing 16 randomized controlled trials assessing vitamin C's effect on neutrophil chemotaxis, phagocytosis and oxidative burst, this review found that 44 percent of the trials showed a measurable benefit of vitamin C supplementation on at least one neutrophil function, most consistently in hospitalized patients or those under physical stress.
Systematic reviewA mechanistic review explains vitamin C's role as an enzyme cofactor that helps regulate immune cell metabolism
This review describes how ascorbate acts as a cofactor for iron- and copper-containing enzymes that regulate cell metabolism and gene expression in immune cells, affecting pathways that influence immune cell survival, growth and function.
ReviewA 2024 review details zinc's specific roles across T cell development, activation and differentiation
Summarizing the roles of essential trace elements in T cell biology, this review describes zinc as necessary for T cell maturation in the thymus and for the proper activation and differentiation of helper and cytotoxic T cell subsets that defend against pathogens.
ReviewA review identifies zinc, alongside vitamin C, as among the micronutrients most closely tied to a properly functioning immune system
This narrative review of micronutrients and immune function reports that T lymphocytes are among the cells most affected by zinc deficiency, since zinc is needed for their maturation, for the balance between T cell subpopulations, and as a redox signal regulating many immune enzymes.
ReviewA review of dietary antioxidants describes how zinc and vitamin C help regulate the free radicals produced during immune defense
Reviewing dietary antioxidants and host defense, the authors describe how nutrients including vitamin C, zinc and copper support immune cell function by helping regulate the reactive oxygen species that neutrophils and macrophages produce to fight invading microbes, without allowing that response to damage the body's own tissue.
ReviewA Cochrane review found zinc supplementation modestly improved growth measures in young infants
Reviewing 8 trials totaling over 85,000 infants under 6 months old, this Cochrane review found zinc supplementation compared with placebo produced small but statistically significant improvements in weight-for-age and weight-for-length z-scores after 6 months of supplementation, noting that up to 17 percent of the world population may be at risk of inadequate zinc intake.
Systematic review and meta-analysis (Cochrane)A community trial in Pakistan found a multi-micronutrient powder containing zinc improved growth measures in young children
In a community-based trial of children aged 24 to 59 months in Pakistan, 12 months of a multiple micronutrient powder containing zinc, vitamin A and vitamin D produced significant increases in plasma zinc level and significant improvements in weight-for-height and weight-for-age z-scores compared with the control group.
Clinical trial (children)An honest null finding: a randomized trial found a zinc-and-iron fortified drink did not reduce stunting in young children
In a randomized trial of 971 children aged 6 to 72 months in a high-stunting region, 18 months of a zinc- and iron-fortified drink produced no significant difference in height-for-age z-score or stunting prevalence compared with a lactose-free milk control, despite 73 percent of children consuming at least half their target daily zinc and iron intake.
Human RCT (n=971, children)A pediatric case series shows what happens when vitamin C's role in connective tissue is absent: scurvy with gum, bone and joint symptoms
Reporting 8 children diagnosed with scurvy along with a review of 253 published cases, the authors describe how vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen, the structural protein needed for skin, muscle, bone and cartilage, and that its severe deficiency in children commonly presents with gum bleeding, joint and muscle pain, and impaired wound healing.
Case series + literature review (children)A study found ascorbic acid promoted cartilage repair by boosting collagen synthesis
In a rabbit model of cartilage injury, injecting ascorbic acid alongside a standard cartilage-repair procedure increased the synthesis of type II collagen and glycosaminoglycans, the key structural molecules of cartilage, more effectively than the procedure alone.
Preclinical study (animal model)A cell-culture study found ascorbic acid multiplied collagen production in cartilage-forming cells
Culturing human bone-marrow stem cells into cartilage-like cell sheets, the addition of a high concentration of ascorbic acid increased the accumulation of type II collagen, the main structural collagen in cartilage, by fourfold on its own and up to eightfold when combined with a collagen additive.
Preclinical study (cell culture)A classic case series first identified zinc-induced copper deficiency through bone marrow findings
Reporting 3 adult cases of zinc-induced copper deficiency first suspected on bone marrow examination (including one patient taking zinc supplements for a medical condition), the authors describe how excess zinc intake disrupts normal copper absorption, producing anemia and low white blood cell counts that resolved once the copper deficiency was identified and corrected.
Case seriesA 2025 case report shows copper deficiency from zinc supplementation can appear quickly and needs to be recognized
Describing a patient who developed acute-onset copper deficiency and anemia after starting zinc supplementation around a surgical procedure, the authors note the anemia did not respond to oral copper but improved once copper was given intravenously, underscoring that zinc-induced copper deficiency is a real, if underdiagnosed, cause of unexplained anemia.
Case reportA 2025 clinical review names zinc-induced copper deficiency as one of the most common supplement-related risks clinicians should watch for
Reviewing the benefits and risks of common antiaging and immune-support supplements, the authors specifically flag zinc as a mineral commonly taken in excess that can result in copper deficiency, and advise clinicians to routinely ask patients about zinc supplement use for this reason.
ReviewFrequently asked questions
What is Orange Naturals Kids Zinc + C and what does it do?
It's a chewable tablet providing 12 mg Zinc (Albion zinc bis-glycinate chelate) and 100 mg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) per tablet. It helps to support the immune system, and zinc and vitamin C are associated with the development and maintenance of healthy bones, cartilage, teeth and gums.
How do I give it to my child?
Children and adolescents (4 to 13 years) take 1 tablet per day with a meal. Adolescents (14 to 18 years) also take 1 tablet per day with a meal. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
Can adults take it too?
Yes - the real label lists an adult dose of 1 tablet, 1-2 times per day with a meal, taken 2 hours before or after other medications or natural health products.
Why does this product carry a copper caution?
Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency. If you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper, ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use.
What are the medicinal ingredients?
Each chewable tablet contains Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 100 mg and Zinc (Albion zinc bis-glycinate chelate) 12 mg.
How long does one bottle last?
Each bottle contains 90 chewable tablets - a 90-day supply at the standard dose of 1 tablet per day.
Is it vegan and allergen-friendly?
The label states this product is vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free, with no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners.
Where do I buy it?
Use the orange button on this page - it takes you to the listing on Amazon.ca for secure checkout and fast delivery.
Help support your child's immune system with Kids Zinc + C
Get Orange Naturals Kids Zinc + C Chewables on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80104866. Helps to support the immune system. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are unsure whether you are getting enough copper, as zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency. The research summaries on this page concern the individual ingredients generally and are educational - they are not additional product-specific claims beyond this product's Health Canada-authorized use. Read and follow the label. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: When taking this product, zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency - if you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper, ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to support the immune system.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (each tablet contains): Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), 100 mg. Zinc (Albion zinc bis-glycinate chelate), 12 mg. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Xylitol, natural orange flavour, silica, citric acid, glycine, vegetable-grade magnesium stearate, hypromellose, dextrates, maltodextrin, monk fruit extract.
Directions
Recommended Dose: Children and adolescents (4 to 13 years) - Take 1 tablet per day with a meal. Adolescents (14 to 18 years) - Take 1 tablet per day with a meal. Adults (19 years and older) - Take 1 tablet, 1-2 times per day with a meal. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
Legal Disclaimer
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.