BioStacks
21st Century

Vitamin C 250 mg

1 Tablet · 110 servings · $0.09/serving

39 / 100Poor

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
45
Safety
87
Final score
39/100

Ingredients (2)

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

250 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Budget

Calcium

140 mg

Trace amount — not scored

Other Ingredients (6)

MaltodextrinBinder

Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Carnauba WaxCoating

Hard plant wax from the carnauba palm used to glaze gummies and tablets

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

Croscarmellose SodiumDisintegrant

Cross-linked cellulose derivative used as a superdisintegrant

Stearic AcidLubricant

Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.