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Chewable Acerola Berry Flavor

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Vitamin C 500 mg
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Score75
A convenient buffered chewable with acerola, rose hips, and citrus bioflavonoids. Its carbohydrate content and unclear source breakdown reduce precision.
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Quantity:180 Wafer(s) • (180 servings)
Goals:
Immunity
General Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Skin Health
Vision Support

Score 75

A convenient buffered chewable with acerola, rose hips, and citrus bioflavonoids. Its carbohydrate content and unclear source breakdown reduce precision.
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Analysis

The chewable supplies a useful vitamin C serving through sodium ascorbate alongside acerola, rose hips, and citrus bioflavonoids. These plant ingredients broaden the antioxidant profile, although their active compounds are not standardized.

Sodium ascorbate offers buffering that may improve stomach comfort. The wafer also contributes carbohydrates, and the way the vitamin C ingredients are listed makes the exact contribution of each source difficult to interpret.

It suits people who value chewability and a fruit-based ingredient profile. Capsule or powder users can find cleaner formulas with clearer source attribution and less carbohydrate.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer chewable wafers
  • Users seeking buffered vitamin C
  • People interested in complementary fruit ingredients
Best for
  • Convenient daily vitamin C
  • Antioxidant support
  • Users avoiding acidic capsules

Pros

  • Buffered sodium ascorbate
  • Includes acerola, rose hips, and citrus bioflavonoids
  • Useful vitamin C amount
  • Easy-to-chew format

Cons

  • Adds carbohydrates
  • Vitamin C source contributions are unclear
  • Botanical components are not standardized
  • Only average value

Warnings

  • Frequent chewing exposes teeth to carbohydrate and acidity, so rinsing afterward is sensible
  • Sodium ascorbate adds sodium for users closely limiting intake
  • The serving may still cause loose stools in vitamin C-sensitive users

Nutrient quality

89 Highest impact

The buffered vitamin C amount is meaningful and supported by compatible plant compounds. Added carbohydrate modestly reduces the formula’s efficiency.

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Ingredient transparency

74 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

73 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

60 Moderate impact

Serving value appears moderate 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

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

A chewable vitamin C amount meets the preferred immune benchmark and includes acerola, rose hips, and citrus bioflavonoids. Buffered sodium ascorbate may improve comfort compared with plain ascorbic acid.

Source contributions are not separated, and added carbohydrates make the wafer less streamlined than a capsule. The plant additions broaden antioxidant variety but do not create wide immune-pathway coverage.

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

Buffered sodium ascorbate supplies a useful vitamin C amount for antioxidant, immune, and collagen support. Acerola, rose hips, and citrus bioflavonoids provide a coherent plant-based accompaniment.

The total vitamin C amount is clear, but the contributions from the listed sources are not separated. Carbohydrates and the chewable format make it less streamlined than a simple capsule.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Cellular Defense
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Buffered sodium ascorbate with acerola, rose hips, and citrus bioflavonoids provides direct antioxidant support that may help limit oxidative inflammatory stress. The blend composition and active flavonoid amounts are not fully defined.

The disclosed 500 mg amount gives the main antioxidant pathway meaningful depth. Plant compounds add modest complementary antioxidant breadth..

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC- CoverageB- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

A substantial vitamin C amount supports collagen synthesis and antioxidant protection. Buffered sodium ascorbate and plant sources are complemented by citrus bioflavonoids.

The formula does not supply collagen, barrier lipids, or a dedicated hydration active. Carbohydrates and overlapping vitamin C sources add some complexity without broadening skin coverage much.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vision Support
Macular and Blue Light Defense
Vision Support
Impact
High effect
C- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportD- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Buffered vitamin C with acerola, rose hips, and citrus bioflavonoids 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. Buffered sodium ascorbate improves tolerance, while the chewable format adds carbohydrates and an opaque plant blend.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
3 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Acerola berry extract, Rose Hips, Sodium Ascorbate)
 500 mg
Sodium (Sodium Ascorbate)
 5 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Acerola Complex Blend (Grapefruit, Lemon)
 62 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Vitamin C (Acerola berry extract, Rose Hips, Sodium Ascorbate) · 500 mg OverallScore75
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

Buffered sodium ascorbate supplies a useful Vitamin C amount in a chewable wafer. Acerola, rose hips, and citrus bioflavonoids add plant compounds, while the carbohydrate content makes the formula less clean than a simple capsule. Cost efficiency is average for a convenience-focused format.

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89 Performance

C-500 Calcium Ascorbate-C

NOW
The more focused non-chewable formula avoids the sweeteners and carbohydrate entries shown in the original chewable label. 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 more focused non-chewable formula avoids the sweeteners and carbohydrate entries shown in the original chewable label. 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 more focused non-chewable formula avoids the sweeteners and carbohydrate entries shown in the original chewable label. 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Nutritional modulation of cataract.
    Weikel KA; Garber C; Baburins A; Taylor A · Nutrition reviews · 2014
    Narrative reviewVision Support forVitamin C
  24. 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
  25. 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