Ester-C 500 mg With Citrus Bioflavoinds
Goals
$9.16 $0.07 per serving
Product analysis
Ester-C 500 mg With Citrus Bioflavoinds supplies vitamin C for normal immune function and collagen formation. Undisclosed proportions in the added blend make its extra contribution harder to judge.
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Nutrient Quality40
Calcium ascorbate identifies the vitamin C preparation, but does not establish better health outcomes. The added mixture also lacks enough support for a firm quality comparison.
Ingredient Transparency80
The main ingredient amounts and sources are stated. The added mixture does not disclose its component proportions.
Value For Money74
The vitamin C amount is economical for this type of preparation. Separate value for the calcium and added mixture cannot be established.
Customer Satisfaction91
Ratings indicate very high satisfaction from a sizable customer group. They do not describe specific effects or experiences.
Product Focus74
Vitamin C gives the formula a clear nutritional purpose. Its immune and skin connections mainly concern normal nutrient functions rather than added benefits when intake is adequate.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 60 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.07
- Also available
Ester-C with Citrus Bioflavonoids$18.89- Customer rating
- 4.9 · 2,773 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Vitamin C · 1000 mg
Impact
High effect
Vitamin C · 1000 mg
Impact
High effect
Vitamin C · 1000 mg
Impact
High effect
Vitamin C · 1000 mg
Impact
High effect
Vitamin C · 1000 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin C (Ester-C Calcium Ascorbate) | 1000 mg | |
Calcium (Ester-C Calcium Ascorbate) | 110 mg | |
Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex (Acerola, Hesperidin Complex, Lemon, Lime, Naturally Occuring Vitamin C Metabolites, Rutin, sweet Orange, Tangerine) | 400 mg |
Vitamin C (Ester-C Calcium Ascorbate) · 1000 mg OverallScore92
Each serving provides 1000 mg of vitamin C at a low cost per gram. It uses buffered calcium ascorbate. The other-ingredient panel has no flagged sweeteners or artificial colors.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability90
Ester-C provides vitamin C as calcium ascorbate. Calcium ascorbate is a buffered mineral form, and the product is described as non-acidic.
Vitamin C Chemical Form & Delivery System
Ester-C provides vitamin C as calcium ascorbate.
Gastric Comfort & pH Balance
Calcium ascorbate is a buffered mineral form, and the product is described as non-acidic.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency91
Each serving provides 1000 mg of vitamin C. The other-ingredient panel has no flagged sweeteners or artificial colors.
Optimal Dosage Targeting
Each serving provides 1000 mg of vitamin C.
Purity & Excipient Quality
The other-ingredient panel has no flagged sweeteners or artificial colors.
Mineral & Source Transparency
The label states 1000 mg vitamin C and 110 mg calcium.
Value100
The cost per gram of vitamin C is low.
Price per Gram of Vitamin C
The cost per gram of vitamin C is low.
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- 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.