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Vitamin C 1000 mg

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Vitamin C 1000 mg
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Score83
A simple, high-dose vitamin C tablet with strong value and clear dosing. Unbuffered ascorbic acid and narrow coverage are the main limitations.
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Quantity:300 Tablet(s) • (300 servings)
Goals:
Immunity
General Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Skin Health

Score 83

A simple, high-dose vitamin C tablet with strong value and clear dosing. Unbuffered ascorbic acid and narrow coverage are the main limitations.
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Analysis

The single-ingredient formula provides a substantial vitamin C amount for antioxidant defenses, immune function, and collagen formation. Its straightforward label makes the active dose easy to judge.

A large tablet supply and low serving cost support regular use. Plain ascorbic acid offers no buffering or enhanced-delivery feature, so users with sensitive stomachs may prefer a mineral ascorbate.

It is best for buyers who want simplicity and value rather than a broad multinutrient product. The formula contributes less to vision, skin hydration, and inflammatory pathways that require additional targeted ingredients.

Who is it for
  • Value-focused vitamin C users
  • Adults comfortable with high-dose tablets
  • People wanting a single-ingredient formula
Best for
  • Focused antioxidant support
  • Immune support
  • Collagen formation support

Pros

  • Clearly stated 1,000 mg amount
  • Simple single-ingredient design
  • Large serving count
  • Strong value

Cons

  • Unbuffered ascorbic acid
  • No complementary nutrients
  • Large single dose may be more than some users need

Warnings

  • The acidic form may upset a sensitive stomach
  • A 1,000 mg serving may cause loose stools
  • People with recurrent calcium-oxalate kidney stones should discuss regular high-dose use with a clinician

Nutrient quality

82 Highest impact

The vitamin C amount is meaningful and well matched to the intended use. Basic unbuffered ascorbic acid limits form quality despite the focused formula.

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Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

Active names and amounts are clearly stated, with no hidden proprietary dose. Complete intake directions and a full inactive-ingredient list are not included in the supplied data.

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Customer satisfaction

70 High 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

94 Highest impact

Serving value appears favorable relative to the disclosed form and amount. The focused formula avoids low-value extras.

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Goals

Immunity
Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 1000 mg

Vitamin C directly supports immune cells, epithelial barriers, and antioxidant protection. The 1,000 mg ascorbic acid serving provides a substantial and clearly disclosed amount.

A single-vitamin product cannot cover vitamin D, zinc, or broader immune pathways. The streamlined formula nevertheless delivers strong depth for targeted vitamin C support.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
General Health
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 1000 mg

A substantial ascorbic acid amount provides established antioxidant, collagen, and immune support. The exact active amount is clear and well aligned with targeted vitamin C supplementation.

Plain ascorbic acid lacks buffering or an enhanced delivery system and may cause stomach upset in sensitive users at this amount. The streamlined formula offers strong depth for vitamin C but little broader foundational coverage.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 1000 mg

A substantial ascorbic acid dose provides focused antioxidant support that may help limit oxidative stress linked with inflammatory signaling. The amount is clearly disclosed and is high enough to make a meaningful antioxidant contribution.

Support is concentrated on antioxidant protection rather than direct control of several inflammatory pathways. The simple formula offers good depth for vitamin C but lacks complementary fats, botanicals, or other major anti-inflammatory actives.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 1000 mg

Vitamin C directly supports collagen synthesis and antioxidant protection, making it relevant to skin structure and environmental stress. The disclosed amount is ample, but the formula does not supply collagen or a hydration-focused active.

Plain ascorbic acid is clearly labeled and well established, though it offers no special absorption or stomach-comfort advantage. The single-ingredient design is focused and free from distracting additions.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vision Support
Vision Support
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportD- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 1000 mg

Vitamin C supports antioxidant defense in ocular tissues but addresses only one part of vision health. The clearly disclosed amount is substantial, though ordinary ascorbic acid offers no enhanced delivery.

No lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, vitamin E, or omega-3 fats extend protection to other major pathways. The focused design is easy to assess but is better suited to general antioxidant intake than targeted vision support.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 1000 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) · 1000 mg OverallScore68
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The dose is well targeted and the vitamin C amount is clear. Ordinary unbuffered ascorbic acid offers no delivery or stomach-comfort advantage. Cost efficiency is favorable.

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

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    Meta-analysis232,606 participants68 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin C
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    Meta-analysis10 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  3. 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
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    Meta-analysis9 studies pooledGeneral Health Immunity forVitamin C
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    Cross-sectional study4,742 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
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    Clinical trial8 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
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    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusImmunity forVitamin C
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    Meta-analysis76 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin C
  9. Therapeutic effects of high-dose vitamin C supplementation in patients with COVID-19: a meta-analysis.
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  10. Evaluating the effects of chlorhexidine and vitamin c mouthwash on oral health in non-surgical periodontal therapy: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
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    Randomized trial60 participantsGeneral 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. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
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  17. 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
  18. Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment: JACC Focus Seminar.
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    Meta-analysisGeneral Health forVitamin C
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    Systematic review28 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
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    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
  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