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Ingredients (1)
Vitamin C
100%Dose
500 mg
Target
250–2000 mg
Form
Budget
Other Ingredients (10)
FructoseSweetener
Added free fructose is metabolized in the liver and at habitual intake is linked to elevated triglycerides, hepatic fat accumulation, and insulin resistance; an avoidable sugar load with no supplement benefit.
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.
SucroseSweetener
Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk
LactoseFiller
A milk-derived sugar used as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules
Magnesium StearateLubricant
A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production
Natural FlavorsFlavor
Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.
Silicon DioxideAnti-caking
Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping
Citrus BioflavonoidsAntioxidant
Natural flavonoid compounds (hesperidin, naringin, rutin) extracted from citrus fruit peel and pulp
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 tablet daily with water and a meal.
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
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$9.99
Cheaper than 85% 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.