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Country Life

Buffered Vitamin C 1,000 mg

1 Tablet · 100 servings · $0.14/serving

32 / 100Poor

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
38
Safety
84
Final score
32/100

Ingredients (5)

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

1000 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Budget

Calcium

100%

Dose

200 mg

Target

200–600 mg

Form

Budget

Lemon Bioflavonoids

60%

Dose

150 mg

Target

250–1000 mg

Form

Rose Hips

0%

Dose

10 mg

Target

2500–5000 mg

Form

Magnesium

12 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.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

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

Coating (unspecified)Coating

Generic tablet coating declaration where the label does not itemize the coating's components; modern aqueous film coatings are typically cellulose-based (HPMC) with a plasticizer

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

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

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.