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Chewable Vitamin C 500 mg

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Vitamin C 500 mg
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Score74
Convenient vitamin C with some buffering, but the source split is unclear. The sweetened chewable format adds dental and formulation trade-offs.
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Quantity:150 Tablet(s) • (150 servings)
Goals:
Immunity
Vision Support
General Health
Skin Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support

Score 74

Convenient vitamin C with some buffering, but the source split is unclear. The sweetened chewable format adds dental and formulation trade-offs.
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Analysis

The 500 mg total supports antioxidant defenses, collagen formation, and normal immune function. A chewable format may work well for adults who avoid capsules or standard tablets.

Ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate provide both acidic and partly buffered forms, but the label does not show how much each contributes. That makes the degree of buffering difficult to judge.

The serving includes carbohydrate and sodium as part of the flavored delivery format. It remains a focused vitamin C option, though repeated exposure to an acidic chewable may be less suitable for teeth or sensitive stomachs.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer chewable supplements
  • People seeking moderate vitamin C support
  • Users who find capsules difficult to swallow
Best for
  • Convenient daily use
  • Antioxidant and collagen support
  • Partly buffered vitamin C delivery

Pros

  • Useful total vitamin C amount
  • Chewable format is easy to take
  • Includes partly buffered sodium ascorbate
  • Exact total active amount is stated

Cons

  • Amounts from each vitamin C source are unclear
  • Contains carbohydrate
  • Less streamlined than a capsule
  • Provides narrow single-nutrient coverage

Warnings

  • Frequent chewing of an acidic supplement may affect dental comfort
  • The carbohydrate content may not suit users limiting sweetened supplements
  • Ascorbic acid can still cause stomach discomfort despite partial buffering

Nutrient quality

82 Highest impact

Sodium ascorbate partly buffers the ascorbic acid, but the contribution from each form is unclear. The total vitamin C serving is meaningful without appearing excessive for most adults.

Ingredient transparency

68 High impact

The total vitamin C amount is stated, but the share supplied by each source is not disclosed. Complete excipient details and clear daily intake guidance are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

70 High impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction metrics are strong and based on meaningful volume. No feedback excerpts or complaint themes are supplied, so experience patterns cannot be verified.

Value for money

75 High impact

Serving value appears reasonable but not exceptional. Added complexity provides limited clear value relative to the core vitamin C.

Report analysis

Goals

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

The chewable supplies a meaningful vitamin C amount for antioxidant, immune, and collagen support. Combining ascorbic acid with sodium ascorbate may provide some buffering compared with ascorbic acid alone.

The label does not show how much each form contributes, and the carbohydrate content adds a delivery trade-off. Frequent chewing of an acidic supplement may also be less appealing for dental comfort.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vision Support
Vision Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitA Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Vitamin C provides meaningful antioxidant support for the lens and retina. It contributes to established eye-health combinations but is incomplete as a stand-alone vision formula.

The chewable serving combines acidic and buffered forms at a targeted amount. Carbohydrates and an undisclosed split between the two forms reduce formulation clarity.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies
General Health
General Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC- CoverageB- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

The chewable delivers a useful vitamin C amount through ascorbic acid and partially buffered sodium ascorbate. Antioxidant, collagen, and immune support are relevant to general health, but the formula remains limited to one main nutrient.

The label does not show how much each vitamin C form contributes, reducing precision despite the clear total amount. A sweetened chewable matrix adds carbohydrate and is less streamlined than a simple capsule or tablet.

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

Vitamin C provides direct collagen-cofactor and antioxidant support. The amount is substantial and partly buffered with sodium ascorbate.

The split between vitamin C forms is not disclosed, limiting precise form assessment. The chewable carbohydrate base adds little skin value and the formula lacks hydration or barrier actives.

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

Vitamin C supports antioxidant recycling with modest relevance to inflammatory balance. The stated vitamin C total is useful for nutritional antioxidant support.

The chewable remains a single-nutrient strategy and does not cover major direct anti-inflammatory pathways. The two ascorbate sources are compatible in a chewable format.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate)
 500 mg
Sodium
50 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate) · 500 mg OverallScore64
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
The 500 mg chewable dose is conveniently targeted and combines ascorbic acid with sodium ascorbate. Partial buffering may temper acidity, but the chewable format and carbohydrate content reduce formulation quality. Cost per gram is good, while the split between vitamin C forms is not clearly disclosed.
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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.

  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