For daily immune and antioxidant support, two capsules give you 1,000 mg of **Vitamin C** — right in the middle of the clinical range (250–2,000 mg) and a well-supported dose. You can also take just one capsule on lighter days and still get 500 mg, which is above the clinical minimum. Each capsule adds 200 mg of **citrus bioflavonoids** as a modest complement.

Ester-C is positioned as a premium, stomach-friendly form of vitamin C, but the clinical evidence supporting meaningful absorption advantages is thin. It works fine as a vitamin C source, but you shouldn't expect a significant edge from the form itself.

At the full two-capsule dose, you're well under the 2,000 mg tolerable upper limit, which gives you room if you get vitamin C from other sources too. The capsules are gelatin-based, so they're not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets.

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Solgar

Ester-C Plus 500 mg Vitamin C

1 Capsule × 2/day · 90 servings · $0.15/serving

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Immune

Ingredients (3)

Vitamin C

100%

Dose/day

1000 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Budget

Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex

100%

Dose/day

400 mg

Target

250–1000 mg

Form

Not listed

Calcium

55 mg

Trace amount — not scored

Other Ingredients (4)

GelatinCapsule

Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells

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

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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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