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Buffered Vitamin C 500 mg

1 Tablet · 100 servings · $0.20/serving

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Best for

Immune

Ingredients (4)

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

500 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Budget

Lemon Bioflavonoids

40%

Dose

100 mg

Target

250–1000 mg

Form

—

Rose Hips

0%

Dose

10 mg

Target

2500–5000 mg

Form

—

Calcium

100 mg

Trace amount — not scored

Other Ingredients (7)

Magnesium OxideMineral Source

An inorganic magnesium salt used as a magnesium source or bulking mineral.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

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

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

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

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

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

Stearic AcidLubricant

Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant

Vegetable/Confectioner's Glaze & WaxCoating

Plant-derived glaze or wax used as a tablet coating/polish.

How to Take It

Take it anytime

Plain ascorbic acid is acidic — high doses can bite on an empty stomach. Take it with food if that happens, and split doses above ~500 mg.

With or without food

On the label

Adults take one (1) tablet daily with food.

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

Price Check

$20.42

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Near the median of 375 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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