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Swanson

Buffered Vitamin C

1 Tablet · 250 servings · $0.05/serving

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Best for

Immune

Ingredients (2)

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

500 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Standard

Calcium

56 mg

Trace amount — not scored

Other Ingredients (9)

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Croscarmellose SodiumDisintegrant

Cross-linked cellulose derivative used as a superdisintegrant

HypromelloseCapsule

Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

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

PolyvinylpyrrolidoneBinder

A synthetic polymer used as a tablet binder and film former

Purified WaterSolvent

Water meeting USP specifications used as solvent/vehicle in gummies and liquids

Riboflavin-5-PhosphateColorant

Active coenzyme form of vitamin B2; used as yellow colorant and for B2 fortification 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

As a dietary supplement, take one tablet daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

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

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Cheaper than 78% of 638 calcium 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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