OC Companion 60c by Vitanica – Nutritional Support Capsules for Women
OC Companion capsules by Vitanica combine selected vitamins, minerals, botanicals and a probiotic in a vegetarian formula for women taking oral contraceptives. This 60-capsule product emphasizes targeted nutritional support rather than a comprehensive multivitamin.
The formula includes B2, B6, folate, B12, vitamin C and zinc alongside DIM and botanical ingredients. Because DIM can affect hormone metabolism, the prescribing clinician should review this combination before it is used with birth-control pills.
Key OC Companion 60c Benefits
- Supports normal energy metabolism through B vitamins that help cells use carbohydrates, fats and proteins from food.
- Provides folate and B12 for normal methylation, DNA production and the ongoing renewal of healthy cells.
- Supplies vitamin C for collagen formation and antioxidant protection, together with zinc for normal cellular and immune functions.
How OC Companion 60c Works
The nutrient portion supports everyday cellular processes: B vitamins help enzymes perform metabolic tasks, while vitamin C supplies electrons needed for collagen formation and antioxidant activity. Folate and B12 work together in methylation support, the transfer of small chemical groups used throughout the body. These nutritional roles do not establish that every oral-contraceptive user needs supplementation.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Vitamin B2: Riboflavin helps form enzyme helpers that transfer energy during the breakdown of food. It supports normal cellular energy production and works alongside other B vitamins rather than acting as a stimulant.
- Vitamin B6: Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate supplies a coenzyme form used in amino acid metabolism. B6 helps the body process dietary protein and make neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that allow nerve cells to communicate.
- Folate: This B vitamin supplies one-carbon units used to build DNA and support normal cell division. Its partnership with B12 also helps recycle homocysteine into methionine, an amino acid used by the body.
- Vitamin B12: Methylcobalamin participates in the recycling of homocysteine to methionine. This process helps supply methyl groups for normal cellular activity and connects B12 function with the body's use of folate.
- Vitamin C: Calcium ascorbate provides vitamin C, which supports enzymes involved in collagen production. Collagen provides structure in connective tissues, while vitamin C's antioxidant activity helps protect cells from everyday oxidative stress.
OC Companion 60c Is Formulated For
- Adult women using oral contraceptives whose prescribing clinician has reviewed this specific nutrient-and-botanical combination.
- Vegetarians seeking selected nutrients rather than a full-spectrum multivitamin, with attention to the label's soy warning.
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Recommendation: Two (2) capsules per day.
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
Vitamin A (as Betatene®, natural Mixed Carotenoids) ... 10000 IU
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate) ... 500 mg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) ... 100 IU
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) ... 25 mg
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) ... 25 mg
Folate (Folic Acid) ... 800 mcg
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) ... 250 mcg
Zinc (Zinc Picolinate) ... 10 mg
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) ... 1 mg
DIM ... 50 mg
Bromelain ... 500 GDU
L. acidolphilus (at time of manufacture) ... 2,000,000,000 CFU
Dandelion ... 100 mg
Borage seed oil extract ... 100 mg
Garlic Extract ... 50 mg
Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: vegetarian capsule, Cellulose, L-Leucine, Silicon Dioxide
Contains: Vitamin E from soy.
Does Not Contain: This product contains no preservatives, binders, artificial colorings or flavorings, sugars, starch, lactose, salt, wheat, gluten, or milk derivatives.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
Tamper resistant: please do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Keep in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
Vitamin E from soy.
Additional precautions: DIM can affect hormone activity and drug metabolism. Do not start this formula with birth-control pills without approval from the prescribing clinician; avoid DIM when planning pregnancy. Have a pharmacist review all medicines, particularly tamoxifen and medicines affected by CYP450 enzymes or MDR1 transport. Garlic can increase bleeding risk; discuss use before surgery and with aspirin or other blood-thinning medicines. Garlic can cause abdominal discomfort, gas, nausea, odor or allergic reactions. Excess supplemental B6 can damage nerves; review total B6 intake and stop use for tingling or numbness. Stop use and seek medical advice for rash or visual changes. Seek urgent medical care for sudden breathing difficulty, chest pain or stroke-like symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions About OC Companion 60c
What are the benefits of OC Companion 60c?
OC Companion provides selected nutrients for women taking oral contraceptives, including B2, B6, folate, B12, vitamin C and zinc. The B vitamins support normal energy metabolism and cellular processes, while vitamin C contributes to collagen formation and antioxidant protection. This is a targeted nutrient-and-botanical formula, not a complete multivitamin or a replacement for prescribed contraception. Its DIM content makes review by the prescribing clinician important before use.
Who should take OC Companion 60c?
The filed manufacturer label identifies OC Companion as a companion product for women currently taking oral contraceptives and states that it is suitable for vegetarians. However, DIM has hormone-modulating potential, so the clinician prescribing your contraception should decide whether this combination is appropriate. Avoid use during pregnancy and while nursing, and discuss pregnancy plans before starting. The label also identifies vitamin E from soy and cautions people taking anti-coagulant or anti-platelet agents.
Are there any side effects of taking OC Companion 60c?
Avoid use during pregnancy and while nursing. Caution with anti-coagulant/anti-platelet agents. Vitamin E from soy. Garlic can cause digestive upset, odor or allergic reactions and increase bleeding risk, including around surgery. DIM requires review with birth-control pills and other medicines, particularly tamoxifen; avoid it when planning pregnancy. Review total B6 intake because excess can harm nerves. Stop for tingling, rash or visual changes. Seek urgent care for sudden breathing difficulty, chest pain or stroke-like symptoms. Do not use if the safety seal is broken or missing; keep out of children's reach.
How does OC Companion 60c support overall health?
The formula's nutrients participate in normal processes rather than supplying hormones. Riboflavin helps cells obtain energy from food, B6 participates in protein metabolism, and folate works with B12 in methylation and DNA-related pathways. Vitamin C contributes to connective-tissue maintenance through collagen formation. The label recommends two capsules daily. Since the formula also includes DIM, garlic and other botanicals, the nutritional benefits should be weighed against medication interactions and the specific warnings, not assumed to suit every contraceptive user.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
