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.

BioStacks
Solgar

Ester-C Plus 500 mg Vitamin C

Capsule · 90 servings · $0.15/serving

41 / 100Average

Score Breakdown

Formulation
41
Safety
100
Final score
41/100

Ingredients (3)

2 scored · 1 not scored

Vitamin C500 mg

Within effective range · Budget form

Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex200 mg

80% of effective dose · Unspecified form

Calcium55 mg

Trace amount — not scored

Label Nutrition Facts

Other Ingredients

Fillers, coatings, and additives

4Safe

GelatinCapsule

Safe

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Safe

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Safe

Stearic AcidLubricant

Safe

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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.