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Natural Cran-Raspberry Flavor Chewable Vitamin C 500 mg

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Vitamin C 500 mg
Acerola 10 mg
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Score80
Convenient, good-value vitamin C with partial buffering; the form split is unclear and the botanical extras are mostly decorative.
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Quantity:90 Tablet(s) • (90 servings)
Goals:
Immunity
General Health
Skin Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Vision Support

Score 80

Convenient, good-value vitamin C with partial buffering; the form split is unclear and the botanical extras are mostly decorative.
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Orange C 500 mg, Acerola 10 mg • 90 Tablet(s) • 90 servings $11.96 ($0.13 per serving)
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Daily Vita
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Analysis

A meaningful vitamin C serving supports normal immune function, collagen formation, and antioxidant protection. Calcium and sodium ascorbates add some buffering alongside L-ascorbic acid, which may improve comfort for some users.

The label does not separate how much each vitamin C form contributes, so the formulation cannot be assessed precisely. Acerola and rose hips appear in amounts too small to add much beyond the main nutrient.

The chewable is convenient and offers good everyday value, though it also supplies a small carbohydrate load. It suits people wanting simple vitamin C support more than those seeking a natural acerola-led product or a complete eye formula.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer chewable vitamin C
  • People seeking focused antioxidant or immune support
Best for
  • Daily vitamin C supplementation
  • Users who want partial buffering without capsules

Pros

  • Meaningful vitamin C amount
  • Includes buffered and unbuffered forms
  • Convenient single-tablet serving

Cons

  • Contribution of each vitamin C form is unclear
  • Acerola and rose hips are minimally dosed
  • Adds carbohydrates compared with a plain capsule

Nutrient quality

81 Highest impact

Buffered ascorbates and conventional ascorbic acid provide useful vitamin C coverage. Tiny acerola and rose hip additions contribute little, while the repeated vitamin C listing creates dose uncertainty.

Ingredient transparency

76 High impact

Ingredient amounts are listed without a proprietary blend and the single-tablet serving is straightforward. Repeated vitamin C entries make the actual total ambiguous, and non-active chewable ingredients are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The average rating is strong, with a large review count supporting the signal. No detailed reviews are supplied to assess recurring complaints or experiences tied to the intended use.

Value for money

90 Highest impact

A long supply and buffered vitamin C support strong everyday value. Small botanical additions offer little extra benefit, but they do not materially inflate the formula.

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Goals

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

Vitamin C provides direct antioxidant support for normal immune-cell function. The serving is meaningful enough to anchor a focused immunity formula.

Buffered and unbuffered forms are named, but their shares and the calcium contribution are not separated. The chewable carbohydrate load and incomplete form split reduce label cleanliness more than immune usefulness.

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

Vitamin C supports antioxidant protection, immune function, and collagen formation, giving the formula a clear foundational role. The serving amount is meaningful, and mineral ascorbates provide partial buffering.

The share contributed by each vitamin C form and the calcium contribution are not disclosed, which limits precision. Small botanical additions and the chewable carbohydrate load add little to broad health coverage.

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

Vitamin C provides a direct cofactor for collagen production and antioxidant support at a clearly stated 500 mg dose. The ingredient has established skin relevance, but it does not supply collagen, hydration lipids, or other structural building blocks.

The blend of buffered mineral ascorbates with L-ascorbic acid offers moderate digestive comfort, although each form's share is unclear. The chewable also provides two grams of carbohydrate, which is relevant for users limiting sugars or carbohydrates.

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

Vitamin C provides meaningful antioxidant support that may reduce oxidative stress linked with inflammatory signaling. Its contribution is supportive rather than a direct, multi-pathway anti-inflammatory intervention.

The mixed buffered and unbuffered forms may improve digestive comfort while delivering a useful amount. The label does not state each form's share or the calcium contribution, and the chewable adds a modest carbohydrate load.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Vision Support
Vision Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportD- CoverageB Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Vitamin C supplies a well-established ocular antioxidant and is part of clinically studied eye-nutrient combinations. Used alone, it cannot reproduce the broader protection of a complete AREDS2-style formula.

Buffered and unbuffered forms are combined, but their individual shares and mineral contributions are not clear. The focused antioxidant design does not provide macular pigments, omega-3 fats, or zinc for broader eye support.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate, L-Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate)
 500 mg
Sodium
30 mg
Acerola extract
10 mg
Rose Hips
4 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
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Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate, L-Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate) · 500 mg OverallScore67
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The mixed 500 mg vitamin C serving combines buffered and unbuffered forms for moderate digestive comfort. Mineral-source disclosure is incomplete because the calcium contribution and each form's share are not clear. The chewable format has modest cost efficiency and includes a meaningful carbohydrate load.

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Acerola · 10 mg OverallScore25
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The 10 mg acerola extract amount is too small to serve as a meaningful primary active. Multiple added ascorbate forms supply the vitamin C, while the extract lacks a concentration ratio or stated vitamin C yield. The chewable contains no more than the stated sugar penalty threshold, but missing botanical details and minimal acerola still limit collection fit.

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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Nutritional modulation of cataract.
    Weikel KA; Garber C; Baburins A; Taylor A · Nutrition reviews · 2014
    Narrative reviewVision Support forVitamin C
  28. 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
  29. 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