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Dietary supplement

Vital C LD Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Vital C LD is a dietary supplement by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint pain and osteoarthritis, colds and flu, source of vitamin c.Based on those ingredients, 213 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Rosehip fruit extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Vital C LD contains two active ingredients: rosehip fruit extract and PureWay-C. Rosehip is a source of vitamin C and other compounds; it's used in this formula for its antioxidant properties.

The product comes in a vegetable capsule (the inactive ingredient that holds everything together).

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Rose Hip's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: vitamin C absorption and immune support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Common cold, Influenza, Vitamin C deficiency, immune function, antioxidant support, collagen synthesis.
  • The closest evidence on file: Rose Hip is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Common cold (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Rose Hip is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Influenza, Vitamin C deficiency.

Rosehip fruit extract is possibly effective for postoperative pain (pain after surgery) and osteoarthritis. For high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works.

Most of the research backing these uses comes from rosehip derived from Rosa canina or Rosa damascena species.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Rose Hip

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Rosehip is generally well tolerated as a food, but supplement safety is less studied than food safety. The most common side effects are flatulence and loose stools.

Rare reports include headache and vertigo. Gastrointestinal upset—such as nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, and cramps—has been reported, though in most cases these occurred at the same rate in people taking placebo.

Because the data on supplement doses is limited, use caution. We don't hold enough reliable safety data to advise on use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Rose Hip

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Rose Hip.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; cancer treatments; lithium.
  • For scale: 213 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking Vital C LD, double-check if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, and others) — rosehip may reduce their effectiveness. Also flag if you take hormonal birth control or hormone replacement therapy (estrogen levels could rise), lithium for mood disorders (levels might climb), or chemotherapy drugs like alkylating agents or antitumor antibiotics.

Talk to your pharmacist about aluminum-containing products and any other medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Rosehip may be worth considering if you're looking for postoperative or arthritis pain relief and want to know the evidence is modest but positive. If you take blood thinners, hormonal birth control, hormone replacement therapy, lithium, or chemotherapy drugs, check with your pharmacist first — this supplement could affect how they work.

For personalized guidance, run your medication list through the checker below before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Vital C LD, straight from the product label.

Brand Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense
Barcode (UPC) 855724006049
Net contents 120 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 22, 2022
DSLD ID 259006
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
855724006049
IngredientAmount% DV
Rosehip fruit extract20 mg--
PureWay-C1040 mg--

Other ingredients: HPMC Vegetable Capsule

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Label statements
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Formula

Vital C-LD is a proprietary preparation of ascorbic acid, citrus bioflavonoids and sunflower phospholipids. Our liposomal delivery enhances the absorption while the bioflavonoids help keep the vitamin C working in your system longer. Vitamin C contains powerful antioxidant properties that help fight against harmful free radicals in your body that are caused by stress.

- Kosher

Now with bioflavonoids and rosehips

Formulation

- Vegan & vegetarian friendly

- Liposomal delivery

With liposomal delivery for advanced absorption

- Maintain a healthy immune system - Supports collagen production for healthy skin - Antioxidant and free radical scavenging to decrease oxidative stress 233% More absorbable than regular vitamin C

Brand IP Statement(s)

PureWay-C is a trademark of One Innovation Labs, LLC. in the U.S. and/or other countries

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

OU Kosher

GRAS Generally Recognized As Safe

General Statements

530 mg

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take one capsule twice a day on an empty stomach with 8 oz. of water or as directed by a healthcare professional.

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Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Rosehip fruit extract

Interacts with
213 drugs
20 mg per serving

Rose hip is the vitamin C–rich fruit of the wild rose, used traditionally for colds and joint pain. A standardized rose hip powder has some research s...

Rosehip fruit extract monograph & interactions

PureWay-C

1040 mg per serving Form: Ascorbic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Lipid Metabolites

Other (inactive) ingredients: HPMC Vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense Drug Interactions

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213Drugs
213 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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Rosehip fruit extract8 drug types · 213 drugs

Alkylating Agents

Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents but might also reduce the oxidative damage caused by certain alkylating agents.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. The use of antioxidants like vitamin C during chemotherapy is controversial. There is concern that antioxidants could reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals, such as cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, carmustine, busulfan, and thiotepa. In contrast, some researchers theorize that antioxidants might make chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. Further, some animal research suggests that the antioxidant effects of rose hip might attenuate cyclophosphamide-induced testicular toxicity. More evidence is needed to determine what effect, if any, antioxidants found in rose hip, such as vitamin C, have on the effectiveness and adverse effects of chemotherapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Aluminum

Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. Theoretically, vitamin C increases the absorption of aluminum. Concomitant use might increase aluminum absorption, but the clinical significance of this is unknown. Administer rose hip two hours before or four hours after antacids.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that a constituent of rose hip, rugosin E, can induce platelet aggregation. This has not been shown in humans. Theoretically, concomitant use of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antitumor Antibiotics

Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Rose hip contains the antioxidant vitamin C. There is concern that antioxidants might reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals, such as antitumor antibiotics. In contrast, other researchers theorize that antioxidants might make antitumor antibiotic chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effects, if any, antioxidants such as vitamin C have on antitumor antibiotic chemotherapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, rose hip might increase blood levels of estrogens.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. Increases in plasma estrogen levels of up to 55% have occured under some circumstances when vitamin C is taken concurrently with oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, including topical products. It is suggested that vitamin C prevents oxidation of estrogen in the tissues, regenerates oxidized estrogen, and reduces sulfate conjugation of estrogen in the gut wall. When tissue levels of vitamin C are high, these processes are already maximized and supplemental vitamin C does not have any effect on estrogen levels. However, increases in plasma estrogen levels may occur when women who are deficient in vitamin C take supplements.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, rose hip might increase blood levels of lithium.
Rose hip is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, rose hip might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Aspirin

Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the clearance of aspirin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. It has been suggested that acidification of the urine by vitamin C can decrease the urinary excretion of salicylates, increasing plasma salicylate levels. However, short-term use of up to 6 grams daily of vitamin C does not seem to affect urinary pH or salicylate excretion. The vitamin C content of rose hip is typically about 500 mg per 100 grams. Thus, a clinically significant interaction between rose hip and aspirin is unlikely.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of warfarin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. High doses of vitamin C may reduce the response to warfarin, possibly by causing diarrhea and reducing warfarin absorption. This occurred in two people who took up to 16 grams daily of vitamin C, and resulted in decreased prothrombin time. Lower doses of 5-10 grams daily of vitamin C can also reduce warfarin absorption, but this does not seem to be clinically significant. The vitamin C content of rose hip is typically about 500 mg per 100 grams. Thus, a clinically significant interaction between rose hip and warfarin is unlikely.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Vital C LD, from the product label.

Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense

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Name
Sovereign Laboratories
Street Address
30 N. Alamos Dr.
City
Cottonwood
State
AZ
ZipCode
86326-4020
Phone Number
928-202-4031
Web Address
www.mysovlabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense: Common Questions

Does Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vital C LD has a known interaction with 213 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vital C LD contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What exactly is rosehip, and why is it in this product?
Rosehip is the fruit of the rose plant. It contains vitamin C and antioxidants. In this formula, it's used because research suggests it may help with pain after surgery and arthritis symptoms.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate rosehip well. The most common side effects are gas and loose stools. Rarely, some people report headache or dizziness. Stomach upset like nausea, heartburn, or cramping can happen, but in studies these occurred about as often in the placebo group.
Can I take this while pregnant or nursing?
We don't hold enough reliable safety data for rosehip supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before starting it.
Is this product just vitamin C?
No. Vital C LD has two active ingredients: rosehip fruit extract (which contains vitamin C along with other compounds) and PureWay-C. Rosehip also brings other antioxidants beyond just the vitamin C.
Does rosehip work for cholesterol?
The evidence we hold on rosehip and high cholesterol is insufficient — we can't rate whether it's effective for that use. Your pharmacist or doctor may have more recent information.

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The 24 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Rose Hip 24 references
  1. Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. 3rd ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1993.
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  8. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309069351/html/.
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  12. Mc Leod DC, Nahata MC. Inefficacy of ascorbic acid as a urinary acidifier (letter). N Engl J Med 1977;296:1413. DOI
  13. Hansten PD, Hayton WL. Effect of antacid and ascorbic acid on serum salicylate concentration. J Clin Pharmacol 1980;20:326-31. PubMed
  14. Vihtamaki T, Parantainen J, Koivisto AM, et al. Oral ascorbic acid increases plasma oestradiol during postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy. Maturitas 2002;42:129-35. PubMed
  15. Feetam CL, Leach RH, Meynell MJ. Lack of a clinically important interaction between warfarin and ascorbic acid. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 1975;31:544-7. PubMed
  16. Weintraub M, Griner PF. Warfarin and ascorbic acid: lack of evidence for a drug interaction. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 1974;28:53-6. PubMed
  17. Prasad KN. Rationale for using high-dose multiple dietary antioxidants as an adjunct to radiation therapy and chemotherapy. J Nutr 2004;134:3182S-3S. PubMed
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  19. Andersson U, Berger K, Hogberg A, et al. Effects of rose hip intake on risk markers of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: a randomized, double-blind, cross-over investigation in obese persons. Eur J Clin Nutr 2012;66:585-90. PubMed
  20. Rein, E., Kharazmi, A., and Winther, K. A herbal remedy, Hyben Vital (stand. powder of a subspecies of Rosa canina fruits), reduces pain and improves general wellbeing in patients with osteoarthritis--a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial. PubMed
  21. Winther, K., Apel, K., and Thamsborg, G. A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Scand J Rheumatol. 2005;34
  22. Teng, C. M., Kang, Y. F., Chang, Y. L., Ko, F. N., Yang, S. C., and Hsu, F. L. ADP-mimicking platelet aggregation caused by rugosin E, an ellagitannin isolated from Rosa rugosa Thunb. Thromb.Haemost. 1997;77(3):555-561. DOI
  23. Seifi M, Abbasalizadeh S, Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S, Khodaie L, Mirghafourvand M. The effect of Rosa (L. Rosa canina) on the incidence of urinary tract infection in the puerperium: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Phytother Res 2018;32(1):76-83
  24. Parandin R, Ghowsi M, Dadbod A. Protective effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Rosa canina L. fruit on cyclophosphamide-induced testicular toxicity in mice. Avicenna J Phytomed 2023;13(1):7-17.

See these in context on the Rose Hip monograph →

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