Vitamin C 1000 mg with Zinc 45 mg

Vitamin C 1000 mg with Zinc 45 mg

Nutricost4.8 (863 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 240 Capsule(s) · 120 servings
Goals
$14.95 $0.12 per serving

About this product

Favorable value is paired with unnecessarily high exposure for many routine users. Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation and antioxidant functions, while zinc supports normal immune nutrition and skin repair. Their usefulness depends on nutritional need, and larger amounts do not establish better hair, nail or hormone outcomes.

The 1,000 mg vitamin C amount is clearly disclosed as plain ascorbic acid, with no stated buffering benefit. Zinc is described only as a chelate, leaving the precise compound and its absorption characteristics unclear. Ingredient totals are visible, but the zinc description is less informative than a named chelate.

The 45 mg zinc serving exceeds the supplied adult upper intake level of 40 mg. No copper amount is established, and the findings flag copper depletion with continued high zinc exposure. Low cost does not resolve that balance concern or establish a reason to use the large serving every day.

Who is it for
  • Adults with a defined reason for combined vitamin C and higher zinc intake, with guidance on the zinc exposure
Best for
  • Supporting collagen-related and immune nutrition when intake is inadequate

Pros

  • Both active amounts are explicitly disclosed
  • Vitamin C source is clearly identified
  • Qualitative value is favorable for both nutrients

Cons

  • The exact zinc chelate is unspecified
  • No vitamin C buffering benefit is stated
  • Large amounts do not establish extra benefits above adequate intake
  • The fixed combination limits adjustment of vitamin C and zinc separately

Warnings

  • The 45 mg zinc serving exceeds the adult upper intake level of 40 mg, which matters for ongoing daily use.
  • Repeated high zinc intake can deplete copper, and the copper amount is not established here.

Product analysis

72 out of 100

Vitamin C 1000 mg with Zinc 45 mg supports normal immune nutrition, particularly when intake of these nutrients is low.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality40

Zinc is identified as a chelate, but that broad description does not establish a clear absorption advantage. Vitamin C is named as ascorbic acid, while its comparative form quality remains uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency100

Both nutrient amounts and forms are clearly stated. You can compare the serving directly with other vitamin C and zinc supplements.

Value For Money80

Both nutrients offer favorable value at the serving cost. That affordability does not mean a larger amount will provide greater benefit.

Customer Satisfaction82

Customer ratings are very positive across a substantial review base. The ratings describe satisfaction without showing whether the supplement improves health.

Product Focus75

The two nutrients support normal immune function and several other nutritional needs, with the clearest benefit when intake is low. The 45 mg zinc serving without copper can deplete copper, which can interfere with normal immune function.

Format
Capsule
Container
240 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.12
Customer rating
4.8 · 863 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 1000 mgZinc · 45 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Zinc Supportive 64 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitC PathwaysB- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Zinc · 45 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Zinc · 45 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies
Zinc Supportive 39 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 45 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 45 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1000 mg 64
Zinc (Zinc Chelate)
45 mg 52
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
It provides 1000 mg of vitamin C per serving. The cost per gram of vitamin C is fairly low, based on the full serving price. It uses ascorbic acid. The stated ascorbic acid form is unbuffered.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30

It uses ascorbic acid. The stated ascorbic acid form is unbuffered.
Vitamin C Chemical Form & Delivery System
It uses ascorbic acid.
Gastric Comfort & pH Balance
The stated ascorbic acid form is unbuffered.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency91

It provides 1000 mg of vitamin C per serving. The other-ingredient panel has no flagged additives.
Optimal Dosage Targeting
It provides 1000 mg of vitamin C per serving.
Purity & Excipient Quality
The other-ingredient panel has no flagged additives.
Mineral & Source Transparency
The vitamin C amount and ascorbic acid source are stated; no mineral amount is needed for this form.

Value80

The cost per gram of vitamin C is fairly low, based on the full serving price.
Price per Gram of Vitamin C
The cost per gram of vitamin C is fairly low, based on the full serving price.
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
A serving provides 45 mg of zinc at a low cost per serving. The zinc comes from zinc chelate. The copper amount is unknown, leaving the zinc-to-copper balance unclear. The zinc amount exceeds the adult upper intake level.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability40

The zinc source is zinc chelate.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
It uses zinc chelate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency51

45 mg of zinc exceeds the adult upper intake level, a concern for long-term daily use. The copper amount is unknown.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The label states 45 mg of elemental zinc and names zinc chelate as its source.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
45 mg of zinc exceeds the adult upper intake level, a concern for long-term daily use.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.

Value80

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The price per labeled serving is low.
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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