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Raw Vitamin C 500 mg

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Vitamin C 500 mg
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A 500 mg yeast-derived vitamin C formula with plant and probiotic extras, but the blends lack useful detail. The concept is broader than basic vitamin C yet much harder to assess.
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Capsule
Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Immunity
General Health
Skin Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support

Score 65

A 500 mg yeast-derived vitamin C formula with plant and probiotic extras, but the blends lack useful detail. The concept is broader than basic vitamin C yet much harder to assess.
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$15.39($0.51 per serving)
iHerb
$ 15.39
Pure Formulas
$ 15.39
Walmart
$ 19.07
Vitacost
$ 17.13
Vitacost
$ 17.13
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Analysis

Yeast-derived vitamin C supplies 500 mg, a practical amount for antioxidant and collagen support. A fruit and vegetable blend adds plant-based breadth, but individual ingredients and amounts are not stated.

The probiotic and enzyme blend is also presented only as a combined amount. Without strain counts, enzyme activities, or component doses, its practical contribution cannot be judged reliably.

Two capsules are needed per serving, and the formula is less efficient than straightforward vitamin C products. It best fits someone who values the whole-food theme more than detailed disclosure or dose economy.

Who is it for
  • Adults drawn to a whole-food-style formula
  • Users seeking yeast-derived vitamin C
  • People who accept proprietary blends
Best for
  • Vitamin C with plant-based extras
  • Broad antioxidant support
  • Users who prefer capsules over powder

Pros

  • Practical 500 mg vitamin C amount
  • Includes a fruit and vegetable blend
  • Adds probiotic and enzyme components

Cons

  • Individual blend ingredients are not quantified
  • Probiotic count and enzyme activities are absent
  • Two capsules per serving

Warnings

  • Probiotic contents are not fully characterized, so people who are sensitive to probiotic products cannot assess the strain amount from the supplied label.

Nutrient quality

84 Highest impact

Yeast-derived vitamin C is a distinct food-based form, though no clear absorption advantage is established. The vitamin C amount is meaningful and well suited to routine supplementation.

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Ingredient transparency

62 Moderate impact

Each top-level active blend has an amount, but internal ingredients are not itemized. A complete inactive ingredient list was not supplied.

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Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The available aggregate rating is strong for this category. No firsthand outcome details were supplied, so alignment with the intended use is uncertain.

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Value for money

41 Lower impact

The food-based positioning does not fully justify the high serving cost or unclear blend depth. The product is less competitive than simpler vitamin C options on price versus disclosure.

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Goals

Immunity
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC- CoverageC- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

A target-range vitamin C amount provides credible antioxidant and immune support. Fruit, vegetable, probiotic, and enzyme blends suggest broader support, but individual components and potencies are not disclosed.

The yeast-derived vitamin C source and total amount are clear. Proprietary blend totals do not establish effective doses for any additional immune pathway.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
General Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportC- CoverageD+ Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Yeast-derived vitamin C supplies a meaningful amount for antioxidant and collagen-supporting nutrition. The label also includes fruit, vegetable, probiotic, and enzyme blends.

Those blends broaden the formula but provide no individual amounts or clear evidence of meaningful general health contribution. The undisclosed blend details reduce transparency and make the formula less focused than a simple vitamin C product.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Goal FitB Strength of SupportD+ CoverageC- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Vitamin C supports collagen synthesis and antioxidant defense, giving the formula a clear but narrow skin-health role. Yeast-derived vitamin C supplies a meaningful amount alongside fruit, vegetable, probiotic, and enzyme blends.

The blends do not disclose individual skin-active amounts and provide no clear delivery advantage. A single vitamin C product does not directly supply collagen peptides, barrier lipids, or dedicated hydration actives.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportD CoverageC- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Vitamin C provides a useful antioxidant amount, while a fruit and vegetable blend may add complementary plant compounds. The yeast-derived source is clear, but no enhanced absorption benefit is established.

Individual ingredients and amounts in the plant and probiotic blends are not disclosed. The formula offers broader nutritional context without enough transparency to confirm meaningful anti-inflammatory coverage.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin C (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
500 mg
Raw Organic Fruit & Vegetable Blend
720 mg
Raw Probiotic & Enzyme Blend
60 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Kosher Dairy Free
Report overview
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Yeast-derived vitamin C is clearly identified, but no enhanced delivery or buffered mineral form is shown. The 500 mg serving sits in the preferred dose range, although inactive ingredients are not supplied. Its cost per gram is high for a non-premium delivery system.

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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. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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