Dr. Derrick DeSilva's Liposomal Vitamin C Natural Citrus Flavor
by Swanson Ultra · liquid · 5 fl. Oz.
- Off the market since November 2023 (NIH)
- UPC 0 87614 02904 7
- DSLD label 199733
- Serving 1 tsp (5 ml)
- 30 servings
Dr. Derrick DeSilva's Liposomal Vitamin C Natural Citrus Flavor by Swanson Ultra lists 3 ingredients, 1 with an amount per serving of 1 tsp, such as 1,000 mg of vitamin C; 2 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 25, 2019.
What is in Dr. Derrick DeSilva's Liposomal Vitamin C Natural Citrus Flavor?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tsp. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Sodium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Sodium Ascorbate) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid) | 1,000 mg | 1,670% | Higher than 91% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Sodiumas Sodium AscorbateSodium (Form: from Sodium Ascorbate) | 125 mg | 5% | Higher than 71% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg). |
| Liposome Proprietary Blend | 500 mg | ||
| Phosphatidylcholineas non-GMO Sunflower OilPhosphatidylcholine (Form: from non-GMO Sunflower Oil) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glycerin Complex | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 199733 (entered February 25, 2019), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- Its 1,000 mg of vitamin C is higher than 91% of the 18,583 vitamin C products that print an amount; 445 list more.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Dr. Derrick DeSilva's Liposomal Vitamin C Natural Citrus Flavor's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Liposomal Vitamin C1st Phorm 3 shared, 63% alike
- Liposomal Vitamin CCore Med Science 3 shared, 63% alike
- Liposomal Glutathione Original FlavorCore Med Science 2 shared, 55% alike
- Mega-Liposomal Vitamin C 3000 mgAurora Nutrascience 3 shared, 55% alike
- Liposomal Vitamin C 1,000 mg Natural Orange FlavorCalifornia Gold Nutrition 3 shared, 55% alike
- Mega-Liposomal Vitamin C 3000 mg Organic Fruit FlavorAurora NutraScience 3 shared, 55% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one teaspoon (5 ml) with one ounce of water or juice. Shake well before use.
- Storage
- Store in a cool location and refrigerate after opening.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 199733.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: natural Flavors, purified (deionized) Water, Potassium Sorbate.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Guaranteed purity & potency.
How many labels does Dr. Derrick DeSilva's Liposomal Vitamin C Natural Citrus Flavor have?
One label is on file, entered on February 25, 2019.
- Label 199733 (current) Entered February 25, 2019 · off the market November 29, 2023 · 5 fl. Oz. · UPC 0 87614 02904 7
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Swanson Health Products (distributor), Fargo, ND. All Swanson Ultra products.