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Ingredients (1)
Vitamin C
100%Dose
1000 mg
Target
250–2000 mg
Form
Budget
Other Ingredients (7)
CarboxymethylcelluloseThickener
Carboxymethylcellulose was the second emulsifier (with polysorbate 80) in Chassaing et al. 2015 (Nature, PMID 25731162), which showed mucus-barrier thinning, a microbiota shift toward pro-inflammatory species, low-grade inflammation, and metabolic syndrome in mice. Chassaing 2022 (Gastroenterology, PMID 34774538) tested CMC directly in a randomized controlled human feeding trial and found reduced microbial diversity and bacterial encroachment into the normally sterile mucus layer in a susceptible subset of participants. EFSA's 2018 re-evaluation could not establish a safe level due to data gaps. For a purely textural excipient, the gut-barrier risk profile is unfavorable when safer thickeners are widely available.
Coating (unspecified)Coating
Generic tablet coating declaration where the label does not itemize the coating's components; modern aqueous film coatings are typically cellulose-based (HPMC) with a plasticizer
Silicon DioxideAnti-caking
Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping
Magnesium StearateLubricant
A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production
Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder
Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements
Hydroxypropyl CelluloseBinder
An inert modified-cellulose polymer used as a binder, film-former, and disintegrant.
Stearic AcidLubricant
Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant
How to Take It
Take it anytime
Plain ascorbic acid is acidic — high doses can bite on an empty stomach. Take it with food if that happens, and split doses above ~500 mg.
With or without food
On the label
1–2 tablets daily or as directed by a physician
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
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C$10.99≈ $8.02
Cheaper than 95% of 544 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.
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