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Chewable Vitamin C 500 mg Orange Flavored

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Vitamin C 500 mg
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Score76
An affordable, partially buffered vitamin C chewable that is easy to take. Added carbohydrate and a token rose-hip amount reduce its appeal.
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Quantity:100 Tablet(s) • (100 servings)
Goals:
General Health
Immunity
Skin Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Vision Support

Score 76

An affordable, partially buffered vitamin C chewable that is easy to take. Added carbohydrate and a token rose-hip amount reduce its appeal.
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$8.86($0.08 per serving)
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Analysis

Ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate provide a useful vitamin C serving with some buffering. Rose hips are included, but the 7.5 mg amount is too small to add much botanical depth.

The chewable tablet is practical for people who avoid capsules and offers good value. Its carbohydrate and sodium content make it less streamlined than a basic capsule or powder.

The product supports antioxidant defenses, immune function, and collagen formation through vitamin C. It remains weak for broader vision, skin-barrier, and anti-inflammatory goals because it lacks targeted companion ingredients.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer chewables
  • Budget-conscious vitamin C users
  • People wanting some buffering
Best for
  • Convenient vitamin C intake
  • Immune support
  • Antioxidant support

Pros

  • Useful vitamin C serving
  • Partially buffered with sodium ascorbate
  • Good value
  • Easy-to-chew format

Cons

  • Adds carbohydrate and sodium
  • Rose-hip amount is very small
  • Not fully buffered
  • Limited nutrient breadth

Warnings

  • Chewing exposes teeth to acidity and carbohydrate, so rinsing afterward is sensible
  • The sodium content may matter to users closely limiting sodium
  • The ascorbic acid portion may still irritate a sensitive stomach

Nutrient quality

85 Highest impact

The partly buffered vitamin C serving is meaningful and well aligned with the intended use. Added carbohydrate makes the chewable less streamlined than a simple capsule.

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Ingredient transparency

80 High impact

Most active amounts are stated, but the split across forms leaves some ambiguity. Complete intake directions and a full inactive-ingredient list are not included in the supplied data.

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Customer satisfaction

59 Moderate impact

Supplied satisfaction metrics indicate a strong result with a meaningful response pool. Detailed experience themes are absent, so recurring complaints and real-world purpose fit remain uncertain.

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Value for money

76 High impact

Serving value appears favorable relative to the disclosed form and amount. Convenience ingredients or minor additions reduce the share of value coming from the core active.

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Goals

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

Vitamin C provides established antioxidant and collagen-related nutritional support. The 500 mg serving is substantial and partly buffered with sodium ascorbate.

The chewable format is convenient, but its carbohydrate content and incomplete excipient details reduce formulation cleanliness. Coverage remains limited to one main nutrient, so it complements rather than replaces broader daily nutrition.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Immunity
Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate provide a useful, partly buffered vitamin C amount for immune and antioxidant support. The chewable format may suit users who dislike capsules.

Added carbohydrates and sodium make the delivery less streamlined, while the small rose hip amount adds little depth. The formula remains effective for focused vitamin C support rather than broad immune coverage.

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

Vitamin C supports collagen synthesis and antioxidant protection at a useful amount. Ascorbic acid with partial sodium-ascorbate buffering provides a clearly disclosed active, while the chewable format adds carbohydrates and offers limited delivery advantage.

Support remains concentrated on collagen cofactors and oxidative defense, with only a very small rose-hip addition. The focused design is easy to understand but cannot provide structural proteins or barrier lipids by itself.

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

Partially buffered ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate with rose hips provides direct antioxidant support that may help limit oxidative inflammatory stress. The chewable adds carbohydrates and the rose-hip amount is too small for strong independent support.

The disclosed 500 mg amount gives the main antioxidant pathway meaningful depth. A small rose-hip amount adds limited botanical antioxidant breadth..

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

Partially buffered chewable vitamin C provides antioxidant support that may help protect ocular tissues from oxidative stress. Vitamin C alone does not supply macular pigments, structural omega-3 fats, or a complete evidence-based vision combination.

The disclosed amount is substantial for antioxidant support. Ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate are clearly disclosed, though the sweetened wafer adds carbohydrates.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate)
 500 mg
Sodium
50 mg
Rose Hips
7.5 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate) · 500 mg OverallScore76
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate provide a useful, partially buffered Vitamin C serving. The chewable format adds carbohydrates and offers less gastric comfort than a fully buffered capsule. Cost efficiency is good for users who prioritize easy chewing.

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89 Performance

C-500 Calcium Ascorbate-C

NOW
The buffered vitamin C form may be easier to tolerate than the original plain ascorbic acid formula. Its 500 mg of calcium ascorbate is buffered and includes 55 mg of calcium; the 10 mg bioflavonoid addition is modest.
88 Performance

Buffered Gold C

California Gold Nutrition
The buffered vitamin C form may be easier to tolerate than the original plain ascorbic acid formula. Its 1,000 mg of sodium ascorbate is buffered and simply formulated, with 130 mg of sodium clearly disclosed.
88 Performance

Sodium Ascorbate Capsules

NutriBiotic Immunity
The buffered vitamin C form may be easier to tolerate than the original plain ascorbic acid formula. Its capsules provide 850 mg of buffered sodium ascorbate with a clearly disclosed 100 mg sodium contribution.
85 Budget

C-500 With Rose Hips

NOW
The supplied serving-cost data indicates a less expensive way to obtain a comparable vitamin C serving. Compared with the original chewable formula, it supplies 500 mg of ascorbic acid with 40 mg of rose hips, although the vitamin C remains unbuffered.
83 Budget

C 500 mg

21st Century
The supplied serving-cost data indicates a less expensive way to obtain a comparable vitamin C serving. Compared with the original chewable formula, it supplies 500 mg of ascorbic acid with 30 mg of calcium in a basic, clearly dosed formula.
85 Budget

Gold C Vitamin C 1000 mg

California Gold Nutrition
The supplied serving-cost data indicates a less expensive way to obtain a comparable vitamin C serving. Compared with the original chewable formula, it supplies 1,000 mg of plain ascorbic acid without extra actives, favoring simplicity rather than buffering.
87 Value

100% Pure Vitamin C Powder

Swanson Premium Brand
The combination of a focused ingredient list and efficient supply makes it a stronger value candidate than the original chewable formula. Its powder provides 1,000 mg of ascorbic acid with flexible measuring, though the acidic form may not suit every user.
87 Value

C 500 mg

Mason Natural
The combination of a focused ingredient list and efficient supply makes it a stronger value candidate than the original chewable formula. Its single active is 500 mg of ascorbic acid, making the label easy to assess despite the lack of buffering.
88 Value

Sodium Ascorbate

NutriBiotic Immunity
The combination of a focused ingredient list and efficient supply makes it a stronger value candidate than the original chewable formula. Its 1,100 mg of sodium ascorbate is fully buffered, but the disclosed 120 mg of sodium matters for sodium-restricted users.
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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. 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
  4. 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
  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.
    Weikel KA; Garber C; Baburins A; Taylor A · Nutrition reviews · 2014
    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