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Ester-C®, 225 Vegetarian Tablets (500 mg per Tablet)

2 Tablets

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Best for

Immune

Ingredients (2)

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

1000 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Standard

Calcium

110 mg

Trace amount — not scored

Other Ingredients (4)

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Calcium SilicateAnti-caking

Inorganic compound used as an anti-caking and flow agent in powdered supplements

Natural Palm Leaf GlazeCoating

A plant wax from the carnauba palm leaf used as a tablet glaze and polish

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

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

How to Take It

Take it anytime

Water-soluble — timing doesn't matter. Split doses above ~500 mg if you want to absorb more of it.

With or without food

On the label

For adults, take two (2) vegetarian tablets once daily, preferably with a meal.

General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.

Price Check

$17.77

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Near the median of 502 vitamin C supplements

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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.

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