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Chewable Vitamin C 500 mg Tropical Fruit Flavor

1 Tablet · 100 servings

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13 / 100Very Poor

Best for

Immune

Score Breakdown

Formulation
41
Safety
31
Final score
13/100

Ingredients (1)

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

500 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Not listed

Nutrition

Calories and macros.

  • Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)
    • Total Sugars1 Gram(s)

Other Ingredients (15)

Artificial ColorsColorant

May trigger hyperactivity in sensitive children; potential link to allergic reactions

FD&C Red No. 40 LakeColorant

Same petroleum-derived azo dye as Red 40, linked to hyperactivity in children (Southampton study) and carrying an EU warning label; pure cosmetic color with zero benefit.

Artificial ColorsColorant

May trigger hyperactivity in sensitive children; potential link to allergic reactions

Artificial ColorsColorant

May trigger hyperactivity in sensitive children; potential link to allergic reactions

Artificial FlavorsFlavor

Composition is proprietary and not disclosed on the label, so allergens or solvents cannot be verified. Naturally flavored alternatives are more transparent.

AspartameSweetener

Classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) in July 2023 based on limited evidence of hepatocellular carcinoma. JECFA simultaneously reaffirmed the 40 mg/kg/day ADI as safe. MANDATORY FDA WARNING: contains phenylalanine — contraindicated in phenylketonuria (PKU). Anecdotal headache/migraine reports in sensitive individuals are documented but mechanism is unclear. The additive is purely cosmetic — risk:benefit unfavorable for any supplement.

SorbitolSweetener

A FODMAP sugar alcohol that may trigger GI discomfort (bloating, gas) in individuals with IBS or sorbitol malabsorption, even at small amounts found in supplements. Avoided in low-FODMAP diets.

SucroseSweetener

Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk

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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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