LEMONA Vitamin C 500mg 10 Sticks NPN

 Lemona is one of the most recognisable supplement brands in South Korea, and it has been on the shelf there since 1983. The format is what sets it apart. Rather than a tablet or a capsule, it comes as a fine lemon flavoured powder in a single serve stick, and the intended way to take it is to tip the powder straight into your mouth without water.

That sounds like a small difference and it is the entire reason for the brand's longevity. A tablet needs a glass of water and a moment at a sink. A stick fits in a pocket, a handbag or a desk drawer, and takes about three seconds. Kyungnam Pharm describes the powder as made up of a very large number of micro granules, which is what gives it the characteristic fine texture rather than a chalky one.

Each 2g stick carries 500mg of vitamin C plus vitamin B2 and vitamin B6. This pack contains ten sticks.

Features

●        Ten individual 2g sticks per pack

●        500mg vitamin C per stick

●        Vitamin B2 and vitamin B6 included

●        Fine powder texture, taken directly without water

●        Lemon flavour

●        Made in South Korea by Kyungnam Pharm

Concerns

●        Difficulty swallowing tablets and capsules

●        Wanting a supplement that travels without a water bottle

●        Preferring a single serve format over a large tub

●        Looking for a Korean brand with a long track record

Suitable For

●        Adults

●        Anyone who finds tablets difficult to swallow

●        Travel, commuting and desk drawers

●        Speak to a healthcare professional before taking any supplement, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Made In

South Korea

●        The stick format needs no water, which makes it practical away from a sink

●        The fine micro granule powder has a smoother texture than most powdered supplements

●        Single serve sticks are portioned already, so there is nothing to measure

●        No tablet or capsule to swallow

●        Ten sticks is a small enough pack to try the format before committing to a larger box

●        Kyungnam Pharm has produced Lemona in Korea since 1983

1.     Tear open one stick along the notch at the top.

2.     Tip the powder directly into your mouth, or stir it into a glass of water if you prefer.

3.     Take it as directed on the packaging, which is generally one stick per day.

4.     Store the remaining sticks in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

5.     Keep out of reach of children. Speak to a healthcare professional before taking any supplement.

Key Ingredients

●        Vitamin C at 500mg per 2g stick is the lead ingredient.

●        Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is included in the formula.

●        Vitamin B6 is included in the formula.

●        Lemon flavouring gives the powder its characteristic taste.

Ingredient Claims

●        This is a supplement, not a cosmetic. Speak to a healthcare professional before taking it, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a medical condition.

Full Ingredients List

Ascorbic Acid (KP) (520.83mg, providing 500mg Vitamin C), Riboflavin (KP) 2mg, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (KP) 5mg, Lactose Hydrate, Powdered Sugar, Lemon Flavor, Parfume, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, D-Mannitol.

Kyungnam Pharm is a South Korean pharmaceutical company, and Lemona is the brand it is best known for domestically. The product launched in 1983 and has stayed in continuous production since, becoming a fixture in Korean households and pharmacies. Its longevity rests largely on the stick powder format, which can be taken without water and fits in a pocket. Lemona has run numerous collaboration editions with Korean entertainment and character brands over the years, which has kept it visible with younger customers. C&C Cosmetics carries the range for Canadian customers.

• 10 x Lemona Vitamin C 500mg sticks, 2g each