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Alive! Vitamin C

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Vitamin C 500 mg
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Score74
Alive! Vitamin C delivers a meaningful vitamin C amount for focused antioxidant and collagen support. The capsule format keeps use simple and the active amount is clearly stated
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Capsule
Quantity:120 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Immunity
Skin Health
General Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support

Score 74

Alive! Vitamin C delivers a meaningful vitamin C amount for focused antioxidant and collagen support. The capsule format keeps use simple and the active amount is clearly stated
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Analysis

Acerola-derived vitamin C supplies 500 mg, a meaningful amount for antioxidant defense, collagen formation, and normal immune function. Its strongest use is focused vitamin C support rather than broad daily nutrition.

The acerola source is food derived, but no standardization or delivery advantage is disclosed. The single-nutrient design provides useful depth in one pathway but does not cover the breadth of a multinutrient formula.

The capsule format keeps use simple and the active amount is clearly stated. Value is reasonable for a focused vitamin C supplement, but people seeking comprehensive vision, skin, or inflammation support will need other relevant nutrients.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking focused vitamin C supplementation
  • People comfortable with tablets or capsules
  • People prioritizing a clearly stated vitamin C amount
Best for
  • Antioxidant support
  • Collagen formation support
  • Filling a vitamin C intake gap

Pros

  • 500 mg vitamin C amount is clearly disclosed
  • Food-derived acerola source
  • Focused support for antioxidant and collagen functions
  • Useful supplemental vitamin C range

Cons

  • Limited nutrient breadth beyond vitamin C
  • Does not provide broad vision or skin coverage
  • No dedicated hydration, macular-pigment, or omega-fat support
  • Single-pathway design may require complementary nutrients

Nutrient quality

86 Highest impact

The serving amount is useful, but the delivery form offers only modest quality advantages. The formula remains reasonably focused without obvious excessive dosing.

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Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

Active amounts and ingredient names are mostly easy to assess. A complete inactive-ingredient list and full use directions are not included in the supplied facts.

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Customer satisfaction

65 High impact

The aggregate rating is favorable but less consistent supported by substantial review volume. No specific feedback is supplied to confirm recurring complaints or purpose-related experiences.

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Value for money

53 Moderate impact

The format and short supply weaken value relative to simpler vitamin C products. Most of the cost appears directed toward the core active formula.

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Goals

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

A meaningful Vitamin C amount directly supports immune-cell function, barrier integrity, and antioxidant protection. Its nutritional role and use when intake is inadequate are well established.

Organic acerola provides a food-derived source, but active standardization and delivery details are limited. The focused design covers one main immune pathway rather than the full immune nutrient network.

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

Food-derived acerola vitamin C provides a direct cofactor for collagen synthesis and contributes antioxidant protection. Its skin support is meaningful but limited to one main nutrient pathway.

The amount is well aligned with substantial vitamin C supplementation. Acerola is food derived, but its standardization and delivery advantages are not documented.

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

Food-derived vitamin C from organic acerola offers a useful daily amount with a simple ingredient list. Vitamin C has established roles in antioxidant defense and collagen production.

No standardization, buffering, or enhanced delivery details are provided for the acerola source. The narrow formula supports one foundational pathway rather than broad daily nutrition.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 56 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

Organic acerola supplies a meaningful vitamin C amount for antioxidant support. The product remains narrow and does not directly address major inflammatory enzymes or lipid mediators.

The food-derived source and active amount are clear. Missing standardization, buffering, and delivery details limit confidence in consistency and stomach comfort.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Vision Support
Macular and Blue Light Defense
Vision Support
Impact
Moderate effect
D Goal FitC Strength of SupportD CoverageC Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Food-derived vitamin C offers relevant antioxidant support for eye tissues. The formula supplies no other nutrients for macular pigment, retinal structure, or mineral balance.

The vitamin C amount is useful, though acerola standardization is not disclosed. Its narrow design suits general antioxidant use better than comprehensive vision support.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin C (organic Acerola)
 500 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Organic Vegetarian
Report overview
Vitamin C (organic Acerola) · 500 mg OverallScore50
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Organic acerola provides a food-derived source, but no standardization, buffering, or enhanced delivery is disclosed. The 500 mg serving fits the preferred dose range and the active amount is plainly stated. Cost per gram of vitamin C is poor even after allowing for the food-derived source.

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Sources

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. 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
  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. 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
  5. 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
  6. Vitamin C supplementation in kidney failure: effect on uraemic symptoms.
    Singer RF · Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association · 2011
    Randomized trial99 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  7. 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 pooledGeneral Health Immunity forVitamin C
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Serum vitamin C and spinal pain: a nationwide study.
    Dionne CE; Laurin D; Desrosiers T; Abdous B; Le Sage N; Frenette J; Mondor M; Pelletier S · Pain · 2017
    Cross-sectional study4,742 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Prospective cohort study of antioxidant vitamin supplement use and the risk of age-related maculopathy.
    Christen WG; Ajani UA; Glynn RJ; Manson JE; Schaumberg DA; Chew EC; Buring JE; Hennekens CH · American journal of epidemiology · 1999
    Cohort study21,120 participantsVision Support forVitamin C
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Age-related macular degeneration and antioxidant status in the POLA study. POLA Study Group. Pathologies Oculaires Liées à l'Age.
    Delcourt C; Cristol JP; Tessier F; Léger CL; Descomps B; Papoz L · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 1999
    Observational study2,584 participantsVision Support forVitamin C
  21. Vitamin C Intravenous Treatment In the Setting of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Results From the Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled CITRIS-AF Pilot Study.
    Trankle CR; Puckett L; Swift-Scanlan T; DeWilde C; Priday A; Sculthorpe R; Ellenbogen KA; Fowler A; Koneru JN · Journal of the American Heart Association · 2020
    Randomized trial20 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. The relationship of dietary carotenoid and vitamin A, E, and C intake with age-related macular degeneration in a case-control study: AREDS Report No. 22.
    Age-Related Eye Disease Study Research Group; SanGiovanni JP; Chew EY; Clemons TE; Ferris FL; Gensler G; Lindblad AS; Milton RC; Seddon JM; Sperduto RD · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2007
    Case-control study4,519 participantsVision Support forVitamin C
  25. 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
  26. Evaluating the effects of chlorhexidine and vitamin c mouthwash on oral health in non-surgical periodontal therapy: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
    Ozmeric N; Enver A; Isler SC; Gökmenoğlu C; Topaloğlu M; Selamet H; Altun G; Aykol Sayar S · Scientific reports · 2025
    Randomized trial60 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. Ascorbate for Organ Dysfunction in Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis: The Phase 2b ASTER Trial.
    Files DC; Matthay MA; Ware LB; Brower RG; Aggarwal NR; Brown SM; Chang SY; Douglas IS; Duggal A; Gibbs KW; Fields S; Foulkes AS; Ginde A; Goodwin A; Harris ES; Hendey GW; Hibbert K; Hite RD; Hough CL; Huang W; Khan A; Lai P; Liu KD; Miller C; Moskowitz A; Riker R; Robinson BRH; Self WH; Tidswell MA; Yealy DM; Thompson BT; Fowler AA · CHEST critical care · 2026
    Randomized trial79 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. Comparative Efficacy of Ulinastatin and Vitamin C in Burn-associated Sepsis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Kumar N; Singh A; Kumar R; Kumar M; Chaudhary AK · Annals of African medicine · 2026
    Randomized trial70 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. Vitamin C and the Lens: New Insights into Delaying the Onset of Cataract.
    Lim JC; Caballero Arredondo M; Braakhuis AJ; Donaldson PJ · Nutrients · 2021
    Narrative reviewVision Support forVitamin C
  45. 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
  46. Plasma C-reactive protein concentrations in active and passive smokers: influence of antioxidant supplementation.
    Block G; Jensen C; Dietrich M; Norkus EP; Hudes M; Packer L · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 2005
    Randomized trial216 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. Intake of key micronutrients and food groups in patients with late-stage age-related macular degeneration compared with age-sex-matched controls.
    Gopinath B; Liew G; Russell J; Cosatto V; Burlutsky G; Mitchell P · The British journal of ophthalmology · 2017
    Case-control studyVision Support forVitamin C
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. Nutritional modulation of cataract.
    Weikel KA; Garber C; Baburins A; Taylor A · Nutrition reviews · 2014
    Narrative reviewVision Support forVitamin C