Feeling Sluggish? These 4 Signs May Mean Your Body Needs More Vitamin C

By Kiona McCormick
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March 25, 2025

You do your best to eat well, move your body, and get enough rest—but some days, your energy still feels stuck in first gear. If you’re feeling run-down, looking a little dull, or catching every bug that goes around, your body might be missing something important: Vitamin C.

This essential nutrient does way more than support immunity. It plays a role in collagen production, energy levels, skin health, and recovery. But here’s the catch: many of us aren’t getting enough—or absorbing what we are getting.

Here are four common signs that could mean your body needs more Vitamin C—plus what you can do to help it work better.

1. You’re more tired than usual—even with decent sleep

Vitamin C helps convert food into energy and supports the adrenal system. When your levels are low, it can leave you feeling tired, sluggish, or mentally flat—no matter how many hours of sleep you get.

2. Your skin’s looking dull or uneven

Vitamin C is essential for collagen production, which keeps skin firm and vibrant. Without enough, your glow fades, and you may notice slower healing or increased dryness.

3. You catch colds more often than you used to

Even with a healthy lifestyle, low Vitamin C can leave your immune system underpowered—especially if your current supplement isn’t being absorbed well.

4. You recover slowly—from workouts or stress

Vitamin C supports tissue repair and helps fight oxidative stress. If recovery feels slower than it used to, it may be time to upgrade your support system.

Why Regular Supplements (and Even a Healthy Diet) Might Not Be Enough

Even if you’re eating a nutrient-rich diet, your body might not be getting—or absorbing—enough Vitamin C to function at its best. That’s because Vitamin C is water-soluble, meaning your body doesn’t store it, and any excess is quickly flushed out.

It’s also extremely sensitive to heat and light, so cooking your food can reduce Vitamin C content dramatically. Add stress, busy schedules, or digestive changes into the mix—and your needs may outpace what diet alone can provide.

Even traditional supplements often fall short. Standard forms of Vitamin C can break down during digestion, limiting how much is absorbed into the bloodstream.

That’s where Liposomal Vitamin C from Wholesome Wellness comes in—a more advanced formula designed to protect and deliver Vitamin C efficiently, so your body actually gets what it needs.

The Liposomal Advantage

Liposomal Vitamin C

This unique formula uses liposomes—tiny, fat-like bubbles—to protect the Vitamin C as it travels through your system. That means your body can absorb more of what you take, and actually put it to use.

Each serving of Wholesome Wellness Liposomal Vitamin C provides:

  • 1,500 mg of buffered Vitamin C to support immunity, skin, and energy
  • Phospholipid-enhanced delivery for optimal absorption
  • A gentle, non-acidic formula that’s easy on your stomach

No powders, no mega-doses—just a smarter, more efficient way to help your body thrive.

You can shop it here and explore what makes it a standout among Vitamin C options.

The Bottom Line

If you’ve been feeling off—and nothing seems to help—it could be time to look at your Vitamin C.
Choosing a form your body actually absorbs can be a small, powerful shift with a ripple effect on your energy, immune health, recovery, and more.

Wholesome Wellness Liposomal Vitamin C takes what your body needs—and makes it work better.

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