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Fast&Up Charge Natural Vitamin C & Zinc

Fast&Up · 60 Effervescent Tablets (also available as 3x20 tubes)

Fast&Up Charge is an effervescent vitamin C and zinc supplement marketed as a natural immunity booster, manufactured by Fullife Healthcare Pvt Ltd (operating as Aeronutrix Sports Products). The product delivers 1000mg amla extract and 10mg zinc per 1-2 tablet serving, formulated in effervescent tablet technology using Swiss-derived manufacturing methods[1][3].

Processing tierSodiumSugar loadMarketing deceptionFat / oil typeRegulatory history
§ A · Six-axis assessment
Fast answer

Why this verdict

Context-dependent. Not an automatic no, but the watch points matter if this is a frequent buy.

2
red flags
2
watch points
2
passes
Verdict driver
Processing tier + Sodium
Watch closely
Processing tier, Sodium, Sugar load, Marketing deception
Passed checks
Fat / oil type, Regulatory history

This card is the decision shortcut. The detailed evidence and citations live in the six-axis cards below.

Sugar load
Think twice trigger

Product uses Sucralose (E955) artificial sweetener rather than sugar, eliminating caloric sweetness while maintaining taste[4]. Effervescent tablet format produces negligible carbohydrate content estimated at 0-2g per serving.

Artificial sweetener use remains controversial—while approved by FSSAI and WHO, long-term metabolic effects on glucose homeostasis and microbiota remain subject to ongoing research and debate in nutritional science.

Processing tier
Don't eat trigger

Classified as NOVA 4 ultra-processed product manufactured primarily from extracted substances and synthetic additives rather than foods[16]. Manufacturing process includes multiple food-grade additives: Crospovidone (E1202 polymer), Beta carotene (E160a colorant), Cloudy mix powder, Sucralose (E955 sweetener), Colloidal silicon dioxide (E551 anti-caking agent), Polyethylene glycol (E1521 humectant)[4].

Effervescent tablet compression technology and chemical combination distinguish this from NOVA 3 processed foods.

Fat / oil type

** Effervescent tablet structure comprises mineral salts (sodium and citric compounds), synthetic vitamin (ascorbic acid), and processing aids. Absence of any oil fraction eliminates concerns regarding palm oil, trans fats, or hydrogenated fats[4].

Sodium
Don't eat trigger

** Sodium hydrogen carbonate and sodium carbonate anhydrous constitute the effervescent tablet matrix necessary for fizz production[4]. Typical per-dose sodium from effervescent vitamin formulations ranges 400-900mg; this product's specific sodium content is not disclosed on available packaging.

Single dose consumption represents 20-45% of WHO recommended daily sodium maximum (2000mg/day)[1]. Frequent daily use could contribute meaningfully to total dietary sodium intake, particularly concerning for hypertension-prone consumers.

Marketing deception
Think twice trigger

Packaging and promotional materials emphasize '100% natural Vitamin C from Amla' and 'completely natural supplement,' yet formulation includes synthetic Ascorbic acid (pharmaceutical-grade vitamin C) alongside amla extract[1][37]. Contains Sucralose (synthetic sweetener), Polyethylene glycol (synthetic humectant), Crospovidone (synthetic polymer), and Colloidal silicon dioxide (synthetic anti-caking agent)—none of which qualify as natural by regulatory definition[4].

Marketing language implies botanical purity while ingredient disclosure reveals hybrid natural-synthetic formulation, creating consumer perception mismatch.

Regulatory history

** Fullife Healthcare has secured FSSAI regulatory clearance for the product line and maintains WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) certification, indicating rigorous testing against 220+ banned substances under Informed-Sport protocols[14][27][52]. No recalls, adulteration findings, contamination warnings, license suspensions, or court-ordered remedial actions are documented in publicly available regulatory databases or journalistic reports.

Product marketed specifically to athletes and active individuals with claimed immunity and performance recovery benefits within regulatory parameters.

§ B · Nutrition

Per 100 g

1000mg per 1-2 tablets
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid + Amla Extract)
10mg per 1-2 tablets
Zinc
<1g per serving
Carbohydrates
§ C · Ingredients

As declared on pack

Citric acid anhydrous, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), Sodium carbonate anhydrous, Crospovidone, Orange flavour, Beta carotene, Cloudy mix powder, Sucralose, Colloidal silicon dioxide, Polyethylene glycol

§ D · Timeline
  1. January 2015
    Fullife Healthcare Pvt Ltd founded as parent company of Fast&Up brand [Source ↗]
    Fast&Up · [1]
  2. September 2025
    Fast&Up celebrates 10th anniversary with 50% sitewide discount promotion [Source ↗]
    The Wire India · [2]
§ E · Citations

Sources of truth

  1. [1]
    About Us
    Fast&Up
  2. [2]
    Fast&Up turns 10 celebrating a decade of good nutrition
    The Wire India
  3. [3]
    Vitamin C 1000mg multipack of 4
    Fast&Up
  4. [4]
    Charge Vitamin C Combo of 3 tubes
    Fast&Up
  5. [5]
    FAQs
    Fast&Up
§ F · Correction

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