Pure Buffered Sodium Ascorbate

Pure Buffered Sodium Ascorbate

NOW4.9 (7,664 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 8 Liquid(s) · 119 servings
$7.00 $0.05 per serving
Daily VitaLowest$7.00Daily Vita$9.90iHerb$10.40Vitacost$10.40

Product analysis

66 out of 100

Pure Buffered Sodium Ascorbate provides vitamin C as a sodium-containing form with clear ingredient disclosure, making the two nutrient contributions easy to check.

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Nutrient Quality40

The sodium ascorbate form is clearly identified for both nutrients. Comparative form quality remains unresolved, so the description does not establish a quality advantage.

Ingredient Transparency100

Both nutrient amounts and forms are stated. The clear disclosure helps you check what the serving contributes.

Value For Money70

The serving cost is favorable in the sodium comparison. Vitamin C value remains unresolved, so that finding alone does not establish the value of the vitamin C supplement as a whole.

Customer Satisfaction94

Customer satisfaction is very favorable across thousands of ratings. The substantial review base makes that pattern informative without proving health effects.

Product Focus40

The formula combines vitamin C and its accompanying sodium contribution. No goal-specific conclusions are available to establish its benefit for a particular use.

Format
Powder
Container
8 Liquid(s)
Per serving
$0.05
Customer rating
4.9 · 7,664 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate)
 1.67 Gram(s)
Sodium (Sodium Ascorbate)
 210 mg 65
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Sodium (Sodium Ascorbate) · 210 mg OverallScore65
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
At 210 mg of sodium per serving and a low cost per serving, it offers a small contribution for athletic replenishment. The sodium comes from sodium ascorbate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability48

The sodium comes from sodium ascorbate. No potassium or magnesium form is specified.
Sodium Source Purity & Quality
The sodium comes from sodium ascorbate.
Bioavailability of Supporting Electrolytes
No potassium or magnesium form is specified.
Trace Mineral Complex & Buffering Forms
No additional trace mineral complex or buffering form is identified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency65

210 mg of sodium per serving is low for replacing sweat losses during intense activity. The sodium amount is listed individually.
Sodium Dosage for Athletic Replenishment
210 mg of sodium per serving is low for replacing sweat losses during intense activity.
Ingredient Label Transparency
The sodium amount is listed individually.
Artificial Color and Sweetener Disclosure
The available Other Ingredients information indicates no artificial colors or sweeteners.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving vs. Collection Median
The cost per serving is low.
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87 Performance

Buffered C Powder 1000 mg

California Gold Nutrition

Vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate (1.00Gram(s)), Sodium as Sodium Ascorbate (130.00mg) provides a better-defined or more complete vitamin C support option than the original's Vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate (1.67Gram(s)), Sodium as Sodium Ascorbate (210.00mg). Its vitamin C amount may cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users.

86 Performance

Pure Buffered Sodium Ascorbate

NOW

Vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate (1.67Gram(s)), Sodium as Sodium Ascorbate (210.00mg) provides a better-defined or more complete vitamin C support option than the original's Vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate (1.67Gram(s)), Sodium as Sodium Ascorbate (210.00mg). 67-gram vitamin C amount may cause diarrhea or abdominal discomfort in sensitive users.

78 Performance

Adrenal Cocktail + Wholefood Vitamin C

Jigsaw Health

Vitamin C as Acerola fruit extract (400.00mg), Sodium (492.00mg), Potassium (375.00mg) provides a better-defined or more complete vitamin C support option than the original's Vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate (1.67Gram(s)), Sodium as Sodium Ascorbate (210.00mg). Its formula is relevant to hydration, while missing excipient or use details limit full transparency.

82 Value

Vitamin C

Source Naturals

Vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate (2.00Gram(s)), Sodium as Sodium Ascorbate (275.00mg) offers a stronger quality-to-cost balance for vitamin C support than the original's Vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate (1.67Gram(s)), Sodium as Sodium Ascorbate (210.00mg). Digestive discomfort is a practical risk for sensitive users.

84 Value

Sodium Chloride 1000 mg

Nutricost

Sodium as Sodium Chloride (390.00mg), Chloride as Sodium Chloride (610.00mg) offers favorable value for workout hydration compared with the original's incidental sodium contribution alongside Vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate (1.67Gram(s)), Sodium as Sodium Ascorbate (210.00mg). It does not replace the original's vitamin C support purpose, so the choice depends on whether sodium support or the original use is the priority.

80 Value

Hydrator Lemon Lime Flavored

Vega Sport

Vitamin C as Acerola Cherry Extract (90.00mg), Sodium as Sodium Chloride (240.00mg), Calcium as Marine Algae (50.00mg) offers favorable value for workout hydration compared with the original's incidental sodium contribution alongside Vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate (1.67Gram(s)), Sodium as Sodium Ascorbate (210.00mg). It does not replace the original's vitamin C support purpose, so the choice depends on whether sodium support or the original use is the priority.

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