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Ingredients (1)
Vitamin C
100%Dose
500 mg
Target
250–2000 mg
Form
Budget
Other Ingredients (5)
SucroseSweetener
Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk
ShellacCoating
Natural resin secreted by the lac bug, used as a coating and glazing agent for tablets and pills
Silicon DioxideAnti-caking
Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping
StarchBinder
Carbohydrate polymer used as a binder, filler, and disintegrant in tablets and capsules
GelatinCapsule
Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells
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 1 to 4 capsules daily
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
Price Check
C$22.99≈ $16.78
Near the median of 544 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.