Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin C
For the body system: Vocal Cords
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Vitamin C is scientifically recognized for its critical role in collagen synthesis, which is essential for the maintenance and repair of connective tissues throughout the body, including those in the vocal cords (laryngeal tissues). Collagen forms a major structural component of the vocal folds, helping to preserve their elasticity and integrity. Several studies in both animals and humans have shown that vitamin C deficiency can lead to weakened connective tissues and impaired wound healing, which could theoretically compromise vocal cord function and recovery from strain or injury.
However, while vitamin C is well-established as necessary for general tissue health, direct scientific evidence specifically linking vitamin C supplementation to improved vocal cord health, prevention of vocal cord disorders, or enhanced vocal performance in healthy individuals is limited. The strongest support comes from its role in wound healing and reducing oxidative stress, which may indirectly benefit individuals experiencing vocal strain, inflammation, or recovery from vocal cord surgery. There is some anecdotal and limited clinical support for its use in managing hoarseness or laryngitis, but robust clinical trials are lacking. Overall, while vitamin C is physiologically important for the vocal cords, high-level evidence for supplementation beyond normal dietary intake specifically for vocal health is modest.
Other ingredients that support Vocal Cords
chamomileturmeric
ginger
goldenseal
licorice root
marshmallow
oregano
plantain
sage
slippery elm bark
thyme
vitamin C
zinc
mullein
lobelia
elecampane
coltsfoot
eucalyptus
Other body systems supported by vitamin C
Adrenal GlandsAdrenal Medulla
Arteries
Blood
Brain
Capillaries
Circulatory System
Dopamine
Eyes
Gastrointestinal Tract
Glandular System
Gums
Hair
Heart
Immune System
Immune System
Intestinal System
Joints
Liver
Lungs
Mucus Membranes
Muscles
Nails
Respiratory System
Sinuses
Skeletal System (Bones)
Skin
Spinal Disks
Structural System
Teeth
Testes
Thymus
Tonsils
Veins
Veins
Vocal Cords
Products containing vitamin C
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Nature's Sunshine Bowel Detox
Nature's Sunshine Children's Elderberry Immune
Nature's Sunshine Children's MultiVitamin & Mineral
Nature's Sunshine Cortisol Formula (Nature's Cortisol Formula)
Nature's Sunshine Defense Maintenance
Nature's Sunshine Detox Basics (Best used by 7/31/25)
Nature's Sunshine Dieter's Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Glandular System
Nature's Sunshine Grapine With Protectors (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Hepatic System
Nature's Sunshine Iron (Chelated)
Nature's Sunshine Liquid Vitamin D3 & K2
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
Nature's Sunshine Marine Collagen
Nature's Sunshine Marine Glo Collagen
Nature's Sunshine Master Gland Formula®
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine Milk Thistle Combination
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Prenatal
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Harvest
Nature's Sunshine Nervous System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Nutri-Calm
Nature's Sunshine Nutri-Calm
Nature's Sunshine Perfect Eyes
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets Pouch
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets To-Go Packs
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens To-Go
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Immune
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Revive
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Vari-Gone
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin C (1000 mg, Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin C (1000 mg, Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin C Ascorbates
Nature's Sunshine Chewable Vitamin C
Nature's Sunshine Citrus Bioflavonoids (Vitamin C)
Nature's Sunshine Zinc Lozenge