I’ve always stayed away from vitamin C supplements (probably a dumb idea) because years ago I noticed a correlation between drinking OJ and breaking out on my face. Didn’t know it could help with allergies. I might try them. I’m guessing my system just doesn’t like the acid but the isolated vitamin would be fine.
The information at the link below corresponds to a lot of what I have learned about Vitamin C over the years. Different companies have different formulations and prices. It pays to look around. Plain Ascorbic Acid is normally the cheapest. But if your stomach has acid issues then something like calcium ascorbate or sodium ascorbate (not advised if you should go low sodium) are alternatives. I was not aware that there is zinc ascorbate, but I might look into that as a way to get more zinc (protective against viruses) into my system along with the C I need. I don’t think this link mentions powdered C, but some companies sell that, which can be mixed into beverages if you don’t like pills. Google “Powdered Vitamin C.”