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Total C Complex + Citrus Bioflavonoids & Rose Hips

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Vitamin C 500 mg
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Score77

A moderate-dose vitamin C capsule with a small plant blend and a large serving supply. Value is appealing, while delivery quality and blend transparency are ordinary.

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Quantity:240 Capsule(s) • (240 servings)
Goals:
General Health
Immunity
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Skin Health

Score 77

A moderate-dose vitamin C capsule with a small plant blend and a large serving supply. Value is appealing, while delivery quality and blend transparency are ordinary.

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Analysis

The capsule supplies 500 mg of vitamin C for antioxidant, immune, and collagen-related support. A 100 mg phytocomplex adds citrus bioflavonoids and rose hips.

Plain ascorbic acid is clearly dosed but does not offer buffering or enhanced delivery. Individual amounts within the phytocomplex are not given, making the added plant contribution difficult to assess.

The large serving supply is useful for consistent routine use. Its strength is focused vitamin C coverage rather than comprehensive support for vision, inflammation, or broader daily nutrition.

Who is it for
  • Adults wanting a moderate daily vitamin C dose
  • People who prefer capsules
  • Regular users seeking a large supply
Best for
  • Daily antioxidant support
  • Immune support
  • Collagen cofactor intake

Pros

  • Useful 500 mg vitamin C amount
  • Includes bioflavonoids and rose hips
  • Large serving supply
  • Good practical value

Cons

  • Unbuffered ascorbic acid
  • Plant blend amounts are not separated
  • No broader nutrient coverage

Warnings

  • Unbuffered ascorbic acid may cause stomach discomfort in sensitive users
  • People sensitive to citrus or rose hips should review the full label
  • The blend name does not disclose how much of each plant ingredient is present

Nutrient quality

82 Highest impact

A meaningful vitamin C amount and related plant compounds fit antioxidant support. Plain ascorbic acid lacks enhanced delivery, while the blend components are not individually quantified.

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Ingredient transparency

64 Moderate impact

The main vitamin C amount and serving count are visible. Broad blends, missing daily directions, and an absent complete excipient panel limit full assessment.

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Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The aggregate rating is strong and supported by large feedback volume. Complaint-level experiences are unavailable, so repeated drawbacks and purpose fit remain uncertain.

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Value for money

91 Highest impact

Meaningful servings and strong economy provide practical value. Remaining formula limitations do little to outweigh the low serving cost.

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Goals

General Health
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

A straightforward vitamin C dose supports antioxidant defenses, collagen production, and normal immune function. The amount is practical, and citrus bioflavonoids plus rose hips offer a modest complementary plant component.

Plain ascorbic acid lacks buffering or a delivery enhancement, and the phytocomplex does not reveal its individual amounts. It is a focused vitamin C option rather than a comprehensive daily wellness formula.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportC CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Vitamin C provides direct antioxidant and barrier support at a meaningful daily amount. A fruit and bioflavonoid complex may add complementary plant compounds.

The main vitamin dose is transparent, but the blend hides individual ingredients and amounts. That opacity limits confidence that the broader formula adds meaningful immune support.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Cellular Defense
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitB- Strength of SupportC- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Vitamin C at 500 mg supports antioxidant defenses, while citrus bioflavonoids and rose hips add related plant compounds. The blend does not provide the broader pathway coverage available from fish oil or standardized anti-inflammatory botanicals.

Plain ascorbic acid is clearly dosed but lacks buffering or enhanced absorption. The simple formula keeps the core amount useful and avoids unnecessary complexity.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Vitamin C supports collagen synthesis and antioxidant defense but does not directly supply collagen or barrier lipids. Evidence firmly supports vitamin C as a collagen cofactor, while oral vitamin C alone has limited evidence for visible skin changes in replete users.

The vitamin C amount is well aligned for collagen-cofactor and antioxidant support. The formula uses vitamin C in a logical role without conflicting actives.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vision Support
Macular and Blue Light Defense
Vision Support
Impact
Moderate effect
F Goal FitB Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Vitamin C, citrus bioflavonoids, and rose hips offer a coherent antioxidant base for ocular tissues. The formula lacks direct macular pigments, retinal omega-3s, and an eye-focused mineral system.

The vitamin C amount is well aligned, while botanical standardization is limited. Its focused antioxidant role can complement but not replace a comprehensive vision formula.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 500 mg
Total C PhytoComplex
100 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) · 500 mg OverallScore64
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Plain ascorbic acid supplies straightforward vitamin C without buffering or enhanced delivery. The 500 mg serving is well targeted and paired with citrus bioflavonoids and rose hips. Cost per gram is good, helped by the large serving supply.

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Ester-C 500 mg With Citrus Bioflavoinds

American Health
Ingredient and delivery quality improve with 1,000 mg of buffered Ester-C with a broad citrus bioflavonoid complex. Compared with the original 500 mg ascorbic-acid formula, the formula adds several named citrus compounds while maintaining a substantial vitamin C amount, although the repeated complex entries make the exact internal amounts difficult to interpret.
86 Performance

Ester-C Plus 1000 mg Vitamin C

Solgar
Ingredient and delivery quality improve with 1,000 mg of buffered Ester-C with 108 mg of calcium and 200 mg of citrus bioflavonoids. Compared with the original 500 mg ascorbic-acid formula, the substantial buffered dose and compatible bioflavonoids broaden support beyond plain ascorbic acid, although complete excipient details are not supplied.
86 Performance

C

Swanson
Ingredient and delivery quality improve with 1,000 mg of calcium ascorbate with 120 mg of calcium and 200 mg of citrus bioflavonoids. Compared with the original 500 mg ascorbic-acid formula, the buffered form and meaningful bioflavonoid amount offer a broader formula than plain ascorbic acid, although complete excipient details are not supplied.
89 Budget

Pure Buffered Calcium Ascorbate

NOW
A lower serving cost comes with 890 mg of vitamin C as buffered calcium ascorbate with 100 mg of calcium, compared with the original 500 mg ascorbic-acid formula. the mineral-bound form may be gentler than plain ascorbic acid and keeps the active formula focused, although the full inactive-ingredient panel is not supplied.
84 Budget

Ester-C 500 mg With Citrus Bioflavoinds

American Health
A lower serving cost comes with 1,000 mg of buffered Ester-C with a broad citrus bioflavonoid complex, compared with the original 500 mg ascorbic-acid formula. the formula adds several named citrus compounds while maintaining a substantial vitamin C amount, although the repeated complex entries make the exact internal amounts difficult to interpret.
88 Budget

Buffered Gold C

California Gold Nutrition
A lower serving cost comes with 1,000 mg of vitamin C as sodium ascorbate with 130 mg of sodium, compared with the original 500 mg ascorbic-acid formula. the simple buffered formula provides a full amount with no unrelated active ingredients, although the sodium contribution needs consideration on a restricted diet.
89 Value

C-500 Calcium Ascorbate-C

NOW
A stronger quality-to-cost balance comes from 500 mg of vitamin C as calcium ascorbate with 55 mg of calcium and 10 mg of citrus bioflavonoids. Compared with the original 500 mg ascorbic-acid formula, the buffered form supports stomach comfort while retaining a practical daily amount, while the bioflavonoid addition is small.
88 Value

Sodium Ascorbate

NutriBiotic Immunity
A stronger quality-to-cost balance comes from 1,100 mg of vitamin C as sodium ascorbate with 120 mg of sodium. Compared with the original 500 mg ascorbic-acid formula, the fully buffered powder provides a substantial, clearly disclosed amount, while careful measuring and sodium accounting remain important.
84 Value

Ester-C 24 Hour Immune Support 1000 mg

NatureSmart
A stronger quality-to-cost balance comes from 1,000 mg of buffered Ester-C with 110 mg of calcium and 102 mg of citrus bioflavonoids. Compared with the original 500 mg ascorbic-acid formula, the buffered form and bioflavonoids combine stomach-comfort potential with a focused vitamin C dose, while the supplied data do not include the complete inactive-ingredient panel.
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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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    Bjelakovic G; Nikolova D; Gluud LL; Simonetti RG; Gluud C · JAMA · 2007
    Meta-analysis232,606 participants68 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin C
  2. 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
  3. 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
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    Keya TA; Leela A; Fernandez K; Habib N; Rashid M · Current reviews in clinical and experimental pharmacology · 2022
    Meta-analysis10 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  5. 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
  6. 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
  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. 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
  9. Comparison of the Efficacy of Intralesional Ascorbic Acid Mesotherapy and Intralesional Tranexamic Acid in Treating Melasma in the Skin of Colour Population.
    Aslam H; Muhammad A; Ullah A; Aziz N; Lakhiar JA; Ahmad B; Shahzadi A; Ahmad A; Chandni; Virdi G · Cureus · 2025
    Randomized trial110 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Effects of vitamin C on oxidative stress, inflammation, muscle soreness, and strength following acute exercise: meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials.
    Righi NC; Schuch FB; De Nardi AT; Pippi CM; de Almeida Righi G; Puntel GO; da Silva AMV; Signori LU · European journal of nutrition · 2021
    Meta-analysis313 participants18 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  14. Vitamin C supplementation and C-reactive protein levels: Findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.
    Safabakhsh M; Emami MR; Zeinali Khosroshahi M; Asbaghi O; Khodayari S; Khorshidi M; Alizadeh S; Viri EH · Journal of complementary & integrative medicine · 2024
    Meta-analysis818 participants11 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  15. A High Vitamin C Micronutrient Supplement Is Unable to Attenuate Inflammation in People with Metabolic Syndrome but May Improve Metabolic Health Indices: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
    Vlasiuk E; Zawari M; Whitehead R; Williman J; Carr AC · Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024
    Randomized trial72 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. Nutritional modulation of cataract.
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    Narrative reviewVision Support forVitamin C
  35. 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
  36. 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