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Ester-C®, Maximum Strength, 1,000 mg, 120 Vegetarian Coated Tablets

1 Tablet

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Best for

Immune

Ingredients (3)

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

1000 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Standard

C-Sorb™ Citrus Bioflavonoid ComplexCitrus Bioflavonoid Complex, Sweet Orange, Tangerine, Lime, Lemon, Acerola Extract, Rutin, Hesperidin Complex, Naturally Occurring Vitamin C Metabolites

41%

Dose

102 mg

Target

250–1000 mg

Form

Not listed

Calcium

110 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

Natural Palm Leaf GlazeCoating

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

TriacetinPlasticizer

Glycerol triacetate used as a plasticizer in film coats and a flavor carrier

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

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

Stearic AcidLubricant

Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant

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 one (1) tablet once daily, preferably with a meal.

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

Price Check

$16.84

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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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