$24.99 $0.24 per serving
Product analysis
Buffered Vitamin C 500 mg supplies vitamin C for normal immune function and collagen formation, especially when intake is low. Taking more than needed does not establish extra skin or general-health benefits.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality40
The ingredient forms are named, but their quality advantages cannot be judged confidently. The buffered description alone does not establish a superior effect.
Ingredient Transparency100
Amounts and forms are clearly stated for all ingredients. That makes the serving straightforward to compare with similar vitamin C supplements.
Value For Money46
Vitamin C offers moderate value for the amount supplied. The value of the calcium and citrus components remains uncertain.
Customer Satisfaction88
Customer feedback is generally favorable. A substantial number of ratings supports that impression, without proving effectiveness or safety.
Product Focus65
Vitamin C gives the short formula a clear nutritional purpose. Its strongest role is meeting normal nutrient needs, while broader benefits remain conditional.
- Format
Tablet - Container
- 100 Tablet(s)
- Per serving
- $0.24
- Also available
Buffered Vitamin C 500 mg$24.99- Customer rating
- 4.9 · 1,711 ratings
Goals
Impact
High effect
Vitamin C · 500 mg
Impact
High effect
Vitamin C · 500 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin C · 500 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin C · 500 mg
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High effect
Vitamin C · 500 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 500 mg | |
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) | 100 mg | |
Lemon Bioflavonoids (Citrus limonum) | 100 mg |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) · 500 mg OverallScore62
A serving provides 500 mg of vitamin C at a moderate cost for the amount supplied. It uses ascorbic acid. Minerals partially buffer the acid.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability39
It uses ascorbic acid. The ascorbic acid is partially buffered by minerals.
Vitamin C Chemical Form & Delivery System
It uses ascorbic acid.
Gastric Comfort & pH Balance
The ascorbic acid is partially buffered by minerals.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency91
A serving provides 500 mg of vitamin C. Standard excipients are listed.
Optimal Dosage Targeting
A serving provides 500 mg of vitamin C.
Purity & Excipient Quality
The Other Ingredients include standard excipients.
Mineral & Source Transparency
The vitamin C amount and its ascorbic acid form are stated; no associated mineral amount is needed for that form.
Value50
The cost per gram of vitamin C is moderate.
Price per Gram of Vitamin C
The cost per gram of vitamin C is moderate.
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.
- Dietary intake and blood concentrations of antioxidants and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.
- Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to vitamin C and increasing non haem iron absorption pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
- Vitamin C Depletion and All-Cause Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients.
- Associations of Serum Biomarkers of Fruit and Vegetable Intake With the Risk of Cause-Specific Mortality and All-Cause Mortality: A National Prospective Cohort Study.
- Relation between plasma ascorbic acid and mortality in men and women in EPIC-Norfolk prospective study: a prospective population study. European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition.
- Role of Oral Vitamin 'C' on Astigmatic Errors in Phacoemulsification.
- Ascorbic acid metabolites are involved in intraocular pressure control in the general population.
- Nutritional modulation of cataract.
- Dietary n-3 Fatty Acid, α-Tocopherol, Zinc, vitamin D, vitamin C, and β-carotene are Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Japan.
- Adherence to a Mediterranean diet, lifestyle and age-related macular degeneration: the Coimbra Eye Study - report 3.
- Vitamin C and contribution to the normal function of the immune system: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
- Therapeutic effects of high-dose vitamin C supplementation in patients with COVID-19: a meta-analysis.
- Effect of micronutrient supplements on influenza and other respiratory tract infections among adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- New evidence for antioxidant properties of vitamin C.
- Enhanced Vitamin C Delivery: A Systematic Literature Review Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Alternative Supplement Forms in Healthy Adults.
- Efficacy of Vitamin C as Glucocorticoid Substitute for Reducing Pain and Inflammation After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- The Impact of Vitamin C on Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, and Hemostatic Outcomes After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- The impact of vitamin C supplementation on the perioperative outcomes after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Therapeutic Impact of Ascorbic Acid on Oral and Periodontal Tissues: A Systematic Literature Review.
- Oral vitamin C administration reduces early recurrence rates after electrical cardioversion of persistent atrial fibrillation and attenuates associated inflammation.