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Buffered Vitamin C
Allergy Research Group
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(244 ratings)
Calcium 190 mg
Score 30.0
A buffered Vitamin C supplement with negligible calcium content, making it entirely inadequate and an expensive choice for meeting calcium needs or supporting bone, joint, or heart health from a calcium perspective.
Quantity: 120 Capsule(s)Servings size: 2 Capsule(s) (60 servings)
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leaderboard Score 30.0
A buffered Vitamin C supplement with negligible calcium content, making it entirely inadequate and an expensive choice for meeting calcium needs or supporting bone, joint, or heart health from a calcium perspective.
Allergy Research Group's Buffered Vitamin C is formulated primarily to deliver Vitamin C in a stomach-friendly form using mineral ascorbates. While it lists calcium carbonate (190mg elemental calcium) and magnesium carbonate (104mg elemental magnesium) as ingredients, these are present mainly as buffering agents for the high dose of Vitamin C (though the stated 1mg Vitamin C seems incorrect given the product name - assuming it's a typo and it actually contains a substantial amount of Vitamin C). The elemental calcium provided is far too low to meet daily requirements for adults, and the product entirely lacks Vitamin D and Vitamin K2, which are absolutely essential for calcium absorption, bone mineralization, and directing calcium away from soft tissues. Therefore, this product is fundamentally miscategorized if its purpose is to address calcium-related health goals, and its cost is high for the minimal calcium provided.
- Provides buffered Vitamin C, which is gentler on the stomach for individuals sensitive to ascorbic acid.
- Includes a small amount of magnesium, which is beneficial.
- Very low elemental calcium content (190mg), making it unsuitable as a primary calcium supplement.
- Completely lacks Vitamin D and Vitamin K2, crucial for calcium absorption and proper utilization.
- High price per serving given the minimal calcium content.
- Primary purpose is Vitamin C delivery, not comprehensive calcium support.
- Do not rely on this product to meet daily calcium requirements, as it provides an insufficient dose.
- The stated 1mg Vitamin C seems like a typo; assuming it is much higher given the product name, but this review focuses on its calcium inadequacy.
$18.39($0.30 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 1 mg |
| Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) | 190 mg |
| Magnesium (Magnesium Carbonate) | 104 mg |
Categories
Calcium 30.0
This product is miscategorized as a primary calcium supplement. It contains an insignificant amount of calcium, used merely as a buffering agent for Vitamin C, making it a poor and inefficient choice within the calcium collection.
Goals
Bone Health 15.0
With a very low calcium dose and complete absence of essential co-factors like Vitamin D, this product offers virtually no meaningful support for bone health. It's simply not designed for this purpose.
Heart Health 15.0
The minimal calcium content and lack of Vitamin K2 make this product ineffective for supporting heart health through calcium. It offers no balanced approach for cardiovascular benefits related to calcium.
Joint Health 10.0
Beyond the general role of Vitamin C in collagen formation, the negligible calcium contribution means this product provides no significant benefit for joint health from a calcium perspective. It is entirely inadequate for this goal.
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