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Timed Release Vitamin C with Rose Hips & Acerola 1000 mg

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Vitamin C 1000 mg
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Score75
Timed release adds practical value to a concentrated vitamin C capsule. The unclear source breakdown and unbuffered form are the main trade-offs.
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Quantity:100 VegCap(s) • (100 servings)
Goals:
General Health
Skin Health
Immunity
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Vision Support

Score 75

Timed release adds practical value to a concentrated vitamin C capsule. The unclear source breakdown and unbuffered form are the main trade-offs.
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Analysis

The 1,000 mg vitamin C serving supports antioxidant defenses, normal immune function, and collagen formation. Timed release may spread delivery, while rose hip and acerola keep the formula aligned with the main nutrient.

The label does not separate how much vitamin C comes from ascorbic acid, rose hip, and acerola. That ambiguity makes it difficult to judge the botanical contribution or compare the formula with more precisely disclosed products.

A focused capsule and long serving supply suit users who want concentrated vitamin C without extra actives. The formula remains narrow for vision, skin, and immune goals, and unbuffered ascorbic acid may be uncomfortable for sensitive stomachs.

Who is it for
  • Adults wanting timed-release vitamin C
  • Users seeking a focused antioxidant supplement
  • People comfortable with high-dose ascorbic acid
Best for
  • Antioxidant support
  • Collagen formation
  • Focused immune nutrition

Pros

  • Timed-release delivery
  • Substantial vitamin C amount
  • Rose hip and acerola source context
  • Focused capsule formula

Cons

  • Source contributions are not separated
  • Unbuffered ascorbic acid
  • Limited support beyond vitamin C pathways
  • Botanical amounts are hard to interpret

Warnings

  • The 1,000 mg serving may cause stomach upset or loose stools.
  • People prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones may find regular high-dose use unsuitable.
  • Timed release does not guarantee comfort for users sensitive to acidic vitamin C.

Nutrient quality

83 Highest impact

The high amount and timed-release design provide meaningful, focused vitamin C support. Conventional ascorbic acid and ambiguous repeated source amounts limit confidence in form quality.

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Ingredient transparency

60 Moderate impact

Recognizable vitamin C sources are listed without a named proprietary blend. Repeated source amounts, absent excipients, and missing directions prevent a clear reading of the label.

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Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The aggregate satisfaction signal is strong and supported by extensive volume. Missing review details prevent assessment of recurring complaints or purpose fit.

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Value for money

90 Highest impact

Good serving value and a focused formula support a favorable value position. Ambiguous source quantities slightly weaken the case against clearer competitors.

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Goals

General Health
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA+ Strength of SupportB CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 1000 mg

A 1,000 mg vitamin C serving provides strong antioxidant, immune, and collagen support. Timed release may spread exposure, while acerola and rose hip provide relevant source context.

The total active amount is meaningful and the formula remains focused. The label does not separate how much vitamin C comes from each listed source, which limits form-level clarity.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 1000 mg

Vitamin C directly supports collagen synthesis and antioxidant protection in skin. The listed 1,000 mg amount provides strong depth, while rose hip and acerola provide related botanical sources.

Timed release may spread delivery, but repeated 1,000 mg entries across acerola, ascorbic acid, and rose hip make the total source contribution ambiguous. The formula does not add collagen peptides or barrier lipids.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
A Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 1000 mg

The timed-release formula provides a substantial vitamin C amount from ascorbic acid with acerola and rose hip sources. Vitamin C directly supports immune-cell function and antioxidant protection.

The label repeats the full amount across three source descriptions without showing how much each contributes. Timed release may spread delivery, but unbuffered ascorbic acid can still upset a sensitive stomach.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 1000 mg

Vitamin C provides substantial antioxidant support relevant to inflammatory balance. The 1,000 mg serving reaches a meaningful daily amount and uses a timed-release format.

Rose hip and acerola identify supporting sources but their separate active contributions are unclear. The focused formula does not cover direct inflammatory enzymes or fatty-acid pathways.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Vision Support
Vision Support
Impact
High effect
D Goal FitA- Strength of SupportD CoverageA- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 1000 mg

Vitamin C contributes antioxidant support used within established multi-nutrient vision formulas. Timed-release capsules provides a substantial amount, but vitamin C alone has limited evidence for broad vision support.

The formula lacks macular pigments, omega-3 fats, zinc, and vitamin E, so it cannot reproduce a broad clinical eye-nutrient combination. The product is better viewed as general antioxidant support than a complete eye formula.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin C (Acerola Cherry, Ascorbic Acid, Rose Hip)
 1000 mg
Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
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Vitamin C (Acerola Cherry, Ascorbic Acid, Rose Hip) · 1000 mg OverallScore81
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

A single capsule provides 1,000 mg of vitamin C with timed release plus rose hip and acerola sources. Sustained delivery is a meaningful strength, but the ascorbic acid is not identified as buffered. Cost efficiency is good for the dose and convenient capsule format.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Vitamin C intake and multiple health outcomes: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
    Xu K; Peng R; Zou Y; Jiang X; Sun Q; Song C · International journal of food sciences and nutrition · 2022
    Meta-analysis76 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin C
  2. Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment: JACC Focus Seminar.
    Jenkins DJA; Spence JD; Giovannucci EL; Kim YI; Josse RG; Vieth R; Sahye-Pudaruth S; Paquette M; Patel D; Blanco Mejia S; Viguiliouk E; Nishi SK; Kavanagh M; Tsirakis T; Kendall CWC; Pichika SC; Sievenpiper JL · Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2021
    Meta-analysisGeneral Health forVitamin C
  3. Effect of Vitamin C Supplements on Respiratory Tract Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Keya TA; Leela A; Fernandez K; Habib N; Rashid M · Current reviews in clinical and experimental pharmacology · 2022
    Meta-analysis10 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  4. 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.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusImmunity forVitamin C
  5. The effect of macronutrient and micronutrient supplements on COVID-19: an umbrella review.
    SeyedAlinaghi S; Shahidi R; Mojdeganlou H; Akhtaran FK; Maroufi SF; Maroufi SP; Mirzapour P; Karimi A; Khodaei S; Pour MM; Mehraeen E; Dadras O · Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2024
    Systematic review28 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  6. Dietary nutrient intakes and skin-aging appearance among middle-aged American women.
    Cosgrove MC; Franco OH; Granger SP; Murray PG; Mayes AE · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2007
    Cross-sectional study4,025 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  7. Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage.
    Fitzpatrick RE; Rostan EF · Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] · 2002
    Non-randomized trial10 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  8. What did we learn in 35 years of research on nutrition and supplements for age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review.
    Pameijer EM; Heus P; Damen JAA; Spijker R; Hooft L; Ringens PJ; Imhof SM; van Leeuwen R · Acta ophthalmologica · 2023
    Systematic review27 studies pooledVision Support forVitamin C
  9. Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for preventing age-related macular degeneration.
    Evans JR; Lawrenson JG · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018
    Meta-analysis55,614 participants4 studies pooledVision Support forVitamin C
  10. Ascorbic acid metabolites are involved in intraocular pressure control in the general population.
    Hysi PG; Khawaja AP; Menni C; Tamraz B; Wareham N; Khaw KT; Foster PJ; Benet LZ; Spector TD; Hammond CJ · Redox biology · 2019
    Observational studyVision Support forVitamin C
  11. Efficacy of Vitamin C as Glucocorticoid Substitute for Reducing Pain and Inflammation After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Jiang W; Xu H; Jiang X; Zhan Y; Ju Y; Xie J; Huang Z; Huang Q; Pei F · The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume · 2025
    Randomized trial107 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  12. The Impact of Vitamin C on Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, and Hemostatic Outcomes After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Moftakhari Hajimirzaei S; Bagherzadeh Cham M; Dolikhani M; Tabatabaee SM; Ebrahimpour A · The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,162 participants10 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  13. The impact of vitamin C supplementation on the perioperative outcomes after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Liu X; Guo J; Li Y; Yang Y; Liu M; Gao Q; Yang Y; Wu X; Yue C · BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026
    Meta-analysis852 participants8 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  14. Therapeutic Impact of Ascorbic Acid on Oral and Periodontal Tissues: A Systematic Literature Review.
    Ruzijevaite G; Acaite E; Jagelaviciene E · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025
    Systematic review811 participants17 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  15. Oral vitamin C administration reduces early recurrence rates after electrical cardioversion of persistent atrial fibrillation and attenuates associated inflammation.
    Korantzopoulos P; Kolettis TM; Kountouris E; Dimitroula V; Karanikis P; Pappa E; Siogas K; Goudevenos JA · International journal of cardiology · 2005
    Randomized trial44 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  16. 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.
    Aune D; Keum N; Giovannucci E; Fadnes LT; Boffetta P; Greenwood DC; Tonstad S; Vatten LJ; Riboli E; Norat T · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2019
    Meta-analysis69 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin C
  17. 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.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusGeneral Health forVitamin C
  18. Vitamin C Depletion and All-Cause Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients.
    Sotomayor CG; Eisenga MF; Gomes Neto AW; Ozyilmaz A; Gans ROB; Jong WHA; Zelle DM; Berger SP; Gaillard CAJM; Navis GJ; Bakker SJ · Nutrients · 2018
    Cohort study598 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  19. 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.
    Pu L; Zhang R; Wang X; Zhao T; Sun H; Han L · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Cohort study12,530 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  20. 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.
    Khaw KT; Bingham S; Welch A; Luben R; Wareham N; Oakes S; Day N · Lancet (London, England) · 2001
    Cohort study19,496 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  21. Therapeutic effects of high-dose vitamin C supplementation in patients with COVID-19: a meta-analysis.
    Sun L; Zhao JH; Fan WY; Feng B; Liu WW; Chen RQ; Ban C; Dang AG; Wang M; Luo KT; Zhou GY; Yu FF; Ba Y · Nutrition reviews · 2024
    Meta-analysis2,334 participants14 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  22. Effect of micronutrient supplements on influenza and other respiratory tract infections among adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Abioye AI; Bromage S; Fawzi W · BMJ global health · 2021
    Meta-analysisImmunity forVitamin C
  23. New evidence for antioxidant properties of vitamin C.
    Vojdani A; Bazargan M; Vojdani E; Wright J · Cancer detection and prevention · 2001
    Randomized trial20 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
  24. Enhanced Vitamin C Delivery: A Systematic Literature Review Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Alternative Supplement Forms in Healthy Adults.
    Calder PC; Kreider RB; McKay DL · Nutrients · 2025
    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  25. Evaluation of the anti-wrinkle effect of an ascorbic acid-loaded dissolving microneedle patch via a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
    Lee C; Yang H; Kim S; Kim M; Kang H; Kim N; An S; Koh J; Jung H · International journal of cosmetic science · 2017
    Randomized trial23 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  26. Comparative Study on the Outcome of Periorbital Wrinkles Treated with Laser-Assisted Delivery of Vitamin C or Vitamin C Plus Growth Factors: A Randomized, Double-blind, Clinical Trial.
    Machado BHB; Frame J; Zhang J; Najlah M · Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2021
    Randomized trial149 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  27. Randomized trial of topical ascorbic acid in DMSO versus imiquimod for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.
    Burke B; Bailie JE · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie · 2022
    Randomized trial25 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  28. Vitamin C improves healing of foot ulcers: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Gunton JE; Girgis CM; Lau T; Vicaretti M; Begg L; Flood V · The British journal of nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial16 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  29. Role of Oral Vitamin 'C' on Astigmatic Errors in Phacoemulsification.
    Mohan S; Sah K; Khattri M; Ahmad L; Sachan SK · Current eye research · 2021
    Randomized trial400 participantsVision Support forVitamin C
  30. Nutritional modulation of cataract.
    Weikel KA; Garber C; Baburins A; Taylor A · Nutrition reviews · 2014
    Narrative reviewVision Support forVitamin C
  31. Dietary n-3 Fatty Acid, α-Tocopherol, Zinc, vitamin D, vitamin C, and β-carotene are Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Japan.
    Aoki A; Inoue M; Nguyen E; Obata R; Kadonosono K; Shinkai S; Hashimoto H; Sasaki S; Yanagi Y · Scientific reports · 2017
    Case-control study530 participantsVision Support forVitamin C
  32. Adherence to a Mediterranean diet, lifestyle and age-related macular degeneration: the Coimbra Eye Study - report 3.
    Raimundo M; Mira F; Cachulo MDL; Barreto P; Ribeiro L; Farinha C; Laíns I; Nunes S; Alves D; Figueira J; Merle BM; Delcourt C; Santos L; Silva R · Acta ophthalmologica · 2019
    Case-control study883 participantsVision Support forVitamin C