NOW Foods Vitamin C 1000 mg

NOW Foods · Capsule · 1000 mg

Price/day

€0.18

Dose

1000 mg

Servings/pack

100

Pack price

€18.00

Transparency Index

8.1/10

Recommended For those seeking high-dose vitamin C, this offers buffered quality at a clean price.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 7.0/10

Vitamin C is well documented for normal immune function and antioxidant protection, though megadoses offer only limited additional benefit.

Value for money 9.0/10

€0.18 per 1000 mg with buffered form is very affordable, especially including rose hips.

Product quality 8.0/10

GMP production, calcium ascorbate plus bioflavonoids for reduced stomach irritation.

Label honesty 9.0/10

Mineral buffer, rose hip content, and allergens clearly declared to US standards.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

NOW publishes batch COAs; independent labs regularly verify potency.

Product Description

Buffered calcium ascorbate tablets deliver 1000 mg vitamin C plus natural rose hip polyphenols per serving. Gentle on the stomach and free from artificial colorings.

What We Like

Buffered form reduces acid load
Rose hips provide additional bioflavonoids
Non-GMO and gluten-free
100 servings for under €20

What We’re Missing

Tablets are somewhat large
No additional antioxidants like quercetin included

Usage Recommendation

1 tablet daily with a meal and water. Under high stress, split into 2 servings to ease intestinal tolerance.

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Thorne Vitamin C with Flavonoids

8.4/10

Recommended

Sports Research Liposomal Vitamin C 1000 mg (PureWay-C)

8.0/10

Recommended

Jarrow Formulas Rose Hips 750mg

7.8/10

Recommended

Sunfood Liposomal Vitamin C 1000 mg

6.9/10

Acceptable

Ingredient dossier

Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis and other normal body functions, with approved EFSA claims. Megadoses show no clear benefit beyond adequate intake.

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