Product analysis
Vitamin C 1000 mg supports normal immune function and collagen formation, particularly when vitamin C intake is low. Its added citrus mixture does not fully identify its individual contents, making the extras harder to compare.
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Nutrient Quality40
Vitamin C sources and the citrus origin of the flavonoids are named. Their form quality remains uncertain, so the named sources do not establish an advantage over other vitamin C options.
Ingredient Transparency80
Both listed amounts and source forms are stated. The citrus mixture does not fully identify its individual contents, leaving part of the formula less clear.
Value For Money72
The serving compares favorably for the amount of vitamin C provided. The added flavonoid mixture has no clear value comparison of its own.
Customer Satisfaction83
Customers give it very positive ratings. A large number of ratings provides a broad view of customer satisfaction.
Product Focus76
Vitamin C provides a clear nutritional role in immune function and collagen formation. Broader skin, eye or inflammation benefits remain conditional and should not be expected simply from taking more vitamin C.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 250 VegCap(s)
- Per serving
- $0.12
- Customer rating
- 4.8 · 1,022 ratings
Goals
Vitamin C helps form collagen and supports normal wound healing. Its clearest skin benefit is correcting low intake; extra vitamin C has not been shown to improve skin when intake is adequate. The declared form does not establish additional cosmetic benefit.
How this product is rated for Skin Health
Ingredient fit80
Goal fit
Dose adequacy
Pathways0
Depth
Breadth
Evidence100
Evidence strength
Studied preparation
Formulation logic100
Partner coverage
Conflicts
Effective doses
Vitamin C supports immune-cell activity and may modestly shorten colds with regular use, without establishing infection prevention or treatment of an established cold. The serving amount is compared with the saved reference, which does not establish an optimal dose or greater benefit at higher exposure.
How this product is rated for Immunity
Ingredient fit94
Goal fit
Dose adequacy
Pathways60
Depth
Breadth
Evidence100
Evidence strength
Studied preparation
Formulation logic100
Partner coverage
Conflicts
Effective doses
Vitamin C supplies a nutrient involved in normal immune and antioxidant functions. The nutritional contributions are most useful when intake is low; extra benefit with adequate intake is not established.
How this product is rated for Everyday Health
Ingredient fit80
Goal fit
Dose adequacy
Pathways54
Depth
Breadth
Evidence74
Evidence strength
Studied preparation
Formulation logic100
Partner coverage
Conflicts
Effective doses
Vitamin C provides antioxidant functions, with limited inflammation evidence: the described trial was null overall, while CRP fell in participants with elevated starting levels. That conditional biomarker result does not establish broad clinical anti-inflammatory benefit. Its amount reaches the reviewed comparison without removing the baseline-inflammation limitation.
How this product is rated for Inflammation
Ingredient fit80
Goal fit
Dose adequacy
Pathways55
Depth
Breadth
Evidence87
Evidence strength
Studied preparation
Formulation logic100
Partner coverage
Conflicts
Effective doses
Vitamin C has a role in a defined AREDS combination for selected people with AMD. That combination evidence does not establish better routine vision from this ingredient alone, and the serving amount does not establish an equivalent clinical regimen.
How this product is rated for Eye Health
Ingredient fit80
Goal fit
Dose adequacy
Pathways47
Depth
Breadth
Evidence68
Evidence strength
Studied preparation
Formulation logic100
Partner coverage
Conflicts
Effective doses
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin C (Acerola Cherry, Ascorbic Acid, Rose Hip) | 1000 mg | |
Bioflavonoid Concentrate (Citrus) | 50 mg |
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30
Vitamin C Chemical Form & Delivery System
Gastric Comfort & pH Balance
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency83
Optimal Dosage Targeting
Purity & Excipient Quality
Mineral & Source Transparency
Value80
Price per Gram of Vitamin C
Alternative products
Sources
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.