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1000 mg Vitamin C Raspberry Flavored Fizzy Drink Mix

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(4421 ratings)
Potassium 200 mg
Vitamin C 1000 mg
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Score66
A useful high-dose vitamin C drink with light electrolyte and B-vitamin support, offset by added carbohydrate and a cluttered nutrient presentation.
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Goals:
Immunity
General Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Skin Health

Score 66

A useful high-dose vitamin C drink with light electrolyte and B-vitamin support, offset by added carbohydrate and a cluttered nutrient presentation.
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Analysis

A 1,000 mg vitamin C serving provides meaningful antioxidant support and contributes to normal immune function and collagen formation. The formula is most useful for people who specifically want vitamin C in a flavored drink.

Potassium and magnesium add modest electrolyte support, while the B vitamins and small zinc amount broaden the label without making it a complete daily supplement. 6 grams of carbohydrate per serving also make the mix less lean than a simple capsule or unsweetened powder.

The label data do not supply a serving count, so both supply length and value remain uncertain. Duplicate-looking entries for nutrient sources make some totals harder to interpret than they need to be.

Who is it for
  • People who prefer a flavored drink over tablets or capsules
  • Adults seeking focused vitamin C support with a small amount of electrolytes
  • Travelers who value individually portioned drink mix
Best for
  • Convenient vitamin C supplementation
  • General antioxidant and collagen support
  • Light electrolyte support alongside vitamin C

Pros

  • Provides a clearly stated 1,000 mg vitamin C serving
  • Includes 200 mg potassium from several mineral sources
  • Portable drink format may be easier to use than pills
  • Adds several B vitamins without relying on a proprietary blend

Cons

  • Contains 6 grams of carbohydrate per serving
  • Most supporting minerals and zinc are present only in modest amounts
  • Repeated source entries make the ingredient panel harder to read
  • Serving count and per-serving value are not supplied

Warnings

  • A 1,000 mg vitamin C serving may cause nausea, cramping, or loose stools in sensitive users.
  • People prone to calcium-oxalate kidney stones should review routine high-dose vitamin C use with a qualified professional.
  • Each serving contributes 6 grams of carbohydrate, which matters for people closely managing carbohydrate intake.

Nutrient quality

71 High impact

Ascorbic acid is partly buffered by ascorbate and alkaline mineral forms. The vitamin C and vitamin B6 amounts are assertive but not obviously extreme for adult use.

Ingredient transparency

76 High impact

Listed active amounts are clear and no proprietary blend hides a key dose. Complete directions and inactive-ingredient details remain incomplete.

Customer satisfaction

70 High impact

The aggregate rating and its volume provide a favorable top-level signal. Missing experience details prevent assessment of repeated complaints or purpose-specific satisfaction.

Value for money

44 Lower impact

Missing serving-count data prevents a reliable value assessment. Comparable products can provide similar core support more efficiently.

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Goals

Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
A Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageD+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 60 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgZinc · 2 mg

A substantial vitamin C amount directly supports immune-cell function and antioxidant protection. B vitamins and several minerals add some broader nutritional support.

Zinc, quercetin, and alpha-lipoic acid appear only in token amounts, so they add little practical immune depth. The carbohydrate-containing fizzy format and repeated nutrient forms create unnecessary complexity.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
General Health
General Health
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageC Formula Quality
Folate · 12.5 mcgVitamin B12 · 25 mcgMagnesium · 60 mgZinc · 2 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg

A substantial vitamin C serving supports antioxidant protection, normal immune function, and collagen production. Several B vitamins and minerals add some daily wellness coverage, although many are present in modest amounts.

The dose is clearly stated, but the fizzy format lacks stabilization detail and includes a notable carbohydrate load. The formula works best as a vitamin C supplement rather than a comprehensive foundation for general health.

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

Vitamin C supplies substantial antioxidant support and helps regenerate other antioxidants during inflammatory stress. The added vitamins and minerals contribute general nutrition, while the tiny quercetin and alpha-lipoic-acid amounts are unlikely to add meaningful anti-inflammatory action.

The vitamin C amount reaches the preferred range, but the fizzy drink uses ordinary ascorbate forms without a stated stabilization system. Many low-dose additions create breadth on the label without comparable depth, making the formula less focused than its vitamin C core.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportF CoverageF Formula Quality
Zinc · 2 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg

Vitamin C supports collagen formation, but the fizzy multinutrient drink is not specifically designed for skin. Vitamin C has established mechanistic relevance to collagen, while the tiny antioxidant additions lack meaningful skin evidence.

The vitamin C amount is ample, but zinc, alpha lipoic acid, and quercetin are only minor additions. Ascorbic acid is clear, though the drink format and repeated compound listings complicate the active presentation.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
25 {Calories}
Total Carbohydrates
6 g
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Chromium Ascorbate, Zinc Ascorbate)
 1000 mg
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride)
 0.38 mg
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium)
 0.43 mg
Niacin
5 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 10 mg
Folic Acid
12.5 mcg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
 25 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)
 2.5 mg
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Pantothenate, Calcium Phosphate)
 50 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide)
 60 mg
Zinc (Zinc Ascorbate)
 2 mg
Manganese (Manganese Gluconate)
 0.5 mg
Chromium (Chromium Ascorbate)
 10 mcg
Sodium (Monosodium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate)
 60 mg
Potassium (Monopotassium Phosphate, Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Carbonate)
 200 mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid
1 mg
Quercetin
1 mg
Adults 18–50
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Potassium (Monopotassium Phosphate, Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Carbonate) · 200 mg OverallScore75
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The 200 mg amount offers moderate potassium support but remains below an effective daily target. Potassium bicarbonate provides an alkalizing form, while phosphate and carbonate forms broaden the source mix. Serving cost cannot be assessed because the supplied data omit a serving count and per-serving price.

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Chromium Ascorbate, Zinc Ascorbate) · 1000 mg OverallScore52
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The fizzy drink format lacks a stated stabilization system and may expose vitamin C to oxidation after mixing. The 1000 mg serving sits within the optimal range, while carbohydrate-based sweetening or fillers reduce label cleanliness. Value is uncertain because the provided data omits the serving count needed for a reliable calculation.

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89 Performance

Pure Buffered Calcium Ascorbate

NOW
<p>Buffered calcium ascorbate offers a gentler, clearly dosed vitamin C form than the carbohydrate-containing drink mix and its token extras. The focused powder omits potassium and does not provide complete use or inactive-ingredient details.</p>
87 Performance

Potassium Bicarbonate 1.3 g

Nutricost
<p>Potassium bicarbonate provides a meaningful, well-absorbed amount in a simple alkalizing powder instead of the carbohydrate-containing drink mix and its token extras. It does not replace the original vitamin C, and kidney impairment or potassium-retaining medicines make unsupervised use unsafe.</p>
82 Performance

Liposomal Vitamin C 1000 mg

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<p>Buffered vitamin C, phospholipids, and MCT create a more purposeful delivery system than the carbohydrate-containing drink mix and its token extras. The sodium contribution may matter on a strict limit, and the formula does not replace the original potassium.</p>
85 Budget

C-500 With Rose Hips

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<p>The serving cost is very low, but the original lacks a usable serving count, so a direct cheaper comparison is not possible. A focused vitamin C serving avoids the carbohydrate-containing drink mix and its token extras, although plain ascorbic acid may bother sensitive stomachs.</p>
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Potassium Chloride 365 mg

Nutricost
<p>The serving cost is very low, but the original lacks a usable serving count, so a direct cheaper comparison is not possible. Potassium chloride supplies a meaningful electrolyte amount without the carbohydrate-containing drink mix and its token extras, but it omits vitamin C and lacks the buffering role of citrate or bicarbonate.</p>
85 Budget

Gold C Vitamin C 1000 mg

California Gold Nutrition
<p>The serving cost is very low, but the original lacks a usable serving count, so a direct cheaper comparison is not possible. A substantial plain vitamin C serving avoids the carbohydrate-containing drink mix and its token extras, though the unbuffered form and missing carrier details reduce confidence for sensitive users.</p>
89 Value

C-500 Calcium Ascorbate-C

NOW
<p>Buffered calcium ascorbate gives a practical vitamin C amount with clear mineral disclosure and strong serving value compared with the carbohydrate-containing drink mix and its token extras. The smaller vitamin C amount and lack of potassium make it a focused rather than complete substitute.</p>
82 Value

Meta-C 1000 mg Tablets

NutriBiotic Immunity
<p>A clearly disclosed vitamin C complex with named metabolites offers strong value and a potentially gentler format than the carbohydrate-containing drink mix and its token extras. Spirulina adds limited clarity, and the formula does not cover potassium.</p>
81 Value

Potassium (Citrate)

Pure Encapsulations
<p>Potassium citrate supplies a well-absorbed, alkalizing form at a modest serving cost instead of relying on the carbohydrate-containing drink mix and its token extras. The amount is moderate and vitamin C is absent, while kidney disease or potassium-retaining medicines can make supplementation unsafe.</p>
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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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    Meta-analysis76 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin C
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    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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    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
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    Keya TA; Leela A; Fernandez K; Habib N; Rashid M · Current reviews in clinical and experimental pharmacology · 2022
    Meta-analysis10 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
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    Calder PC; Kreider RB; McKay DL · Nutrients · 2025
    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
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    Non-randomized trial10 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
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    Randomized trial56 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
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    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
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    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
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    Meta-analysis852 participants8 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
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    Ruzijevaite G; Acaite E; Jagelaviciene E · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025
    Systematic review811 participants17 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
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    Cohort study19,496 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  20. Therapeutic effects of high-dose vitamin C supplementation in patients with COVID-19: a meta-analysis.
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    Meta-analysis2,334 participants14 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
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    Meta-analysisImmunity forVitamin C
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    Randomized trial20 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
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    Meta-analysis199,055 participants115 studies pooledImmunity forZinc
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    Randomized trial609 participantsImmunity forZinc
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    Randomized trial64 participantsImmunity forZinc
  26. The effect of zinc and vitamin A supplementation on immune response in an older population.
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    Randomized trial136 participantsImmunity forZinc
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    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forZinc
  28. 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
  29. 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
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    Burke B; Bailie JE · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie · 2022
    Randomized trial25 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  31. 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
  32. Sex-related differences in response to zinc pyrithione shampoo vs. non-anti-dandruff shampoo.
    Collins LZ; Baines FL; Matheson JR; Turner GA; Diao Y; Li Y; Pi Y · International journal of cosmetic science · 2019
    Meta-analysis2,088 participants20 studies pooledSkin Health forZinc
  33. Maintenance of an Acidic Skin Surface with a Novel Zinc Lactobionate Emollient Preparation Improves Skin Barrier Function in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis.
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    Cohort study23 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  34. Spatial expression of metallothionein, matrix metalloproteinase-1 and Ki-67 in human epidermal wounds treated with zinc and determined by quantitative immunohistochemistry: A randomised double-blind trial.
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    Randomized trial30 participantsSkin Health forZinc
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    Randomized trial90 participantsSkin Health forZinc
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    Systematic review2,339 participants36 studies pooledSkin Health forZinc