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C 500 mg

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Vitamin C 500 mg
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Score83
An economical large-count vitamin C tablet for routine use. Its ordinary form and incomplete excipient disclosure limit the quality case.
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Quantity:250 Tablet(s) • (250 servings)
Goals:
Immunity
General Health
Skin Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Vision Support

Score 83

An economical large-count vitamin C tablet for routine use. Its ordinary form and incomplete excipient disclosure limit the quality case.
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110 servings C 500 mg • 110 Tablet(s) • 110 servings $3.97 ($0.03 per serving) 110 servings C 500 mg • 110 Tablet(s) • 110 servings $6.99 ($0.06 per serving) 110 servings C 500 mg • 110 Tablet(s) • 110 servings $7.99 ($0.07 per serving) 1000mg • 110 Tablet(s) servings C 1000 mg • 110 Tablet(s) • 110 servings $8.06 ($0.07 per serving) 1000mg • 60 Tablet(s) servings C 1000 mg • 60 Tablet(s) • 60 servings $4.49 ($0.07 per serving) 1000mg • 110 Tablet(s) servings C 1000 mg • 110 Tablet(s) • 110 servings $9.99 ($0.09 per serving)
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Analysis

A 500 mg serving provides focused vitamin C support for antioxidant defenses, immune function, and collagen production. The standard ascorbic acid form is effective but does not offer enhanced delivery.

Thirty milligrams of calcium from calcium carbonate may temper acidity a little. It does not turn the tablet into a mineral ascorbate or add meaningful calcium nutrition.

The unusually large count suits people who want to stock one basic supplement for months. The supplied facts omit excipients, so tablet cleanliness and suitability for sensitive users cannot be fully judged.

Who is it for
  • Regular vitamin C users
  • Households wanting a large supply
  • Shoppers focused on cost
Best for
  • Daily antioxidant nutrition
  • Immune and collagen support
  • Low-maintenance stocking

Pros

  • Useful 500 mg amount
  • Large number of servings
  • Strong value
  • Clearly named vitamin C form

Cons

  • Basic unbuffered active
  • Calcium addition offers little nutritional value
  • No inactive-ingredient list

Warnings

  • Ascorbic acid can aggravate reflux or stomach sensitivity
  • Taking several servings or stacking vitamin C products may cause diarrhea
  • Those prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones should seek individualized advice before long-term use

Nutrient quality

82 Highest impact

Plain ascorbic acid is reliable but has no specialized delivery advantage. The focused vitamin C amount is useful and avoids active-ingredient clutter.

Ingredient transparency

80 Highest impact

The active amounts and chemical forms are easy to identify. Daily directions and a complete inactive-ingredient list are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

73 High impact

The aggregate rating is very strong and supported by exceptionally high volume. No review excerpts are supplied, so repeated complaints and purpose-specific experiences cannot be assessed.

Value for money

97 Highest impact

The large supply and useful dose create excellent everyday value. The formula remains basic, but little spending is diverted to unnecessary actives.

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Goals

Immunity
Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

A straightforward vitamin C tablet meets the stated threshold for meaningful immune support. The simple formula keeps the active purpose clear.

Plain ascorbic acid offers no specialized buffering, and inactive ingredients are not supplied. It is a focused maintenance option rather than broad immune coverage.

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

A straightforward vitamin C amount supports antioxidant protection, immune function, and collagen formation. The formula addresses one foundational nutrient rather than offering broad wellness coverage.

Ascorbic acid is well established and clearly dosed, while the small calcium addition does not materially broaden the formula. Missing inactive-ingredient details leave tablet cleanliness and tolerance less certain.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Vitamin C directly supports collagen synthesis and provides antioxidant protection for skin. The single-nutrient approach does not add hydration, barrier lipids, or structural collagen peptides.

The 500 mg amount is practical and clearly disclosed. Basic ascorbic acid is effective but offers no premium delivery advantage. Inactive ingredients are not supplied, which limits a full purity assessment.

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

A meaningful vitamin C serving may help limit oxidative stress that can feed inflammatory signaling. Evidence supports its antioxidant role, though the formula does not directly address major inflammatory enzymes.

The plain ascorbic acid form is clearly stated and keeps the label simple. The narrow approach suits foundational antioxidant support better than broad anti-inflammatory coverage.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Vision Support
Macular and Blue Light Defense
Vision Support
Impact
High effect
C Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

The 500 mg vitamin C amount supports ocular antioxidant defenses in the lens and retina. Used alone, it does not supply the carotenoids, zinc-copper balance, vitamin E, or DHA expected from a broad vision formula.

The ascorbic acid form is straightforward, while the small calcium amount provides only limited buffering. The focused tablet is easy to assess but narrow in scope.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 500 mg
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate)
 30 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) · 500 mg OverallScore70
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

A basic ascorbic acid tablet supplies a practical daily amount at exceptionally low cost. Calcium carbonate may offer limited buffering, though the active is not a fully buffered mineral ascorbate. The large supply improves value, while absent inactive-ingredient details limit purity review.

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89 Performance

Pure Buffered Calcium Ascorbate

NOW
A more performance-focused option combines 890 mg of vitamin C as Calcium Ascorbate with 100 mg of Calcium. Compared with the original's 500 mg of vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid, the larger disclosed amount may better fit users seeking higher-potency vitamin C.
88 Performance

Buffered Gold C

California Gold Nutrition
A more performance-focused option combines 1,000 mg of vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate with a focused single-nutrient formula. Compared with the original's 500 mg of vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid, the larger disclosed amount may better fit users seeking higher-potency vitamin C.
85 Performance

Ester-C Plus 1000 mg Vitamin C

Solgar
A more performance-focused option combines 1,000 mg of vitamin C as Ester-C with 108 mg of Calcium and 200 mg of Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex. Compared with the original's 500 mg of vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid, the larger disclosed amount may better fit users seeking higher-potency vitamin C.
85 Budget

C-500 With Rose Hips

NOW
The lower serving cost still provides 500 mg of vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid with 40 mg of Rose Hips powder. The vitamin C amount is similar to the original, while the added ingredients and label details determine the more useful fit.
86 Budget

C

Swanson
No three unused eligible products had a lower listed serving cost, and this close-cost option provides 1,000 mg of vitamin C as Calcium Ascorbate with 120 mg of Calcium and 200 mg of Bioflavonoids. Compared with the original's 500 mg of vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid, the larger disclosed amount may better fit users seeking higher-potency vitamin C.
88 Budget

Sodium Ascorbate Capsules

NutriBiotic Immunity
No three unused eligible products had a lower listed serving cost, and this close-cost option provides 850 mg of vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate with a focused single-nutrient formula. Compared with the original's 500 mg of vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid, the larger disclosed amount may better fit users seeking higher-potency vitamin C.
88 Value

Sodium Ascorbate

NutriBiotic Immunity
The higher serving cost pairs 1,100 mg of vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate with a focused single-nutrient formula, so its value depends on wanting that ingredient profile. Compared with the original's 500 mg of vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid, the larger disclosed amount may better fit users seeking higher-potency vitamin C.
87 Value

100% Pure Vitamin C Powder

Swanson Premium Brand
The higher serving cost pairs 1,000 mg of vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid with a focused single-nutrient formula, so its value depends on wanting that ingredient profile. Compared with the original's 500 mg of vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid, the larger disclosed amount may better fit users seeking higher-potency vitamin C.
87 Value

C 500 mg

Mason Natural
The higher serving cost pairs 500 mg of vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid with a focused single-nutrient formula, so its value depends on wanting that ingredient profile. The vitamin C amount is similar to the original, while the added ingredients and label details determine the more useful fit.
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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. Vitamin C and postoperative outcomes following mandibular third molar extraction: a randomized split-mouth study.
    Demirel M; Aktas A; Kizil M; Yalcin N · Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology · 2026
    Randomized trial56 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  3. Vitamin C for the management of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Abid H; Mushtaq I; Munir ABI; Shakil J; Vinjamuri S; Tadasare N; Kiran F; Muhammad Wali Mirza A; Fatima Khidri F; Shahid A; Ayyan M; Ehsan M; Cheema HA; Alsubari AMA; Sahra S; Siddiqi NI · Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026
    Meta-analysis9 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  4. Association between hemoglobin A1c, Vitamin C, and microbiome in diabetic foot ulcers and intact skin: A cross-sectional study.
    Tong KPS; Green SJ; Ortiz J; Wu SC · Health science reports · 2024
    Cross-sectional study42 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  5. Immunocompetence and oxidant defense during ascorbate depletion of healthy men.
    Jacob RA; Kelley DS; Pianalto FS; Swendseid ME; Henning SM; Zhang JZ; Ames BN; Fraga CG; Peters JH · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1992
    Clinical trial8 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Intake of vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, zinc and polyunsaturated fatty acids and upper respiratory tract infection-a prospective cohort study.
    Raposo SE; Fondell E; Ström P; Bälter O; Bonn SE; Nyrén O; Plymoth A; Bälter K · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2018
    Cohort study1,533 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
  12. 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
  13. Efficacy and Safety of tranexamic acid versus vitamin c after microneedling in treatment of melasma: Clinical and Dermoscopic study.
    El Attar Y; Doghaim N; El Far N; El Hedody S; Hawwam SA · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2022
    Randomized trial20 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  14. Dietary intake and supplement use of vitamins C and E and upper respiratory tract infection.
    Fondell E; Bälter O; Rothman KJ; Bälter K · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 2012
    Cohort study1,509 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
  15. Comparative Evaluation of Locally Injected Dexamethasone with and Without Vitamin C in Mandibular Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Chincholkar A; Rudagi BM; Setiya S; Sakhariya S · Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery · 2025
    Randomized trial30 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  16. Vitamin C supplementation and salivary immune function following exercise-heat stress.
    Carrillo AE; Murphy RJ; Cheung SS · International journal of sports physiology and performance · 2009
    Randomized trial12 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Split-Face Comparative Analysis Of Micro-Needling With Tranexamic Acid Vs Vitamin C Serum In Melasma.
    Raza MH; Iftikhar N; Anwar A; Mashhood AA; Tariq S; Bin Hamid MA · Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC · 2022
    Non-randomized trial30 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. Nutritional modulation of cataract.
    Weikel KA; Garber C; Baburins A; Taylor A · Nutrition reviews · 2014
    Narrative reviewVision Support forVitamin C
  38. 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
  39. 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