Everyone needs vitamin C to help ward off colds and other ailments.  Most of us don't eat the six to eight servings of the foods our bodies require to maintain good health.  I prefer to take vitamin c that is not just ascorbic acid; it is too hard on my sensitive stomach.  Nature's Bounty Chewable Vitamin C-500 mg. is excellent for daily use. My doctor says I should triple that dose when I feel a cold or sore throat coming on.  I keep some in my purse and appreciate the fact that it is chewable, which allows me to take it anytime, without water.  I think it helps me stay as healthy as I am. ...