Emergen-C Vitamin C, 1000 mg supplement bottle
Emergen-C

Vitamin C, 1000 mg

What We Researched
18 active ingredients analyzed · 39 inactive ingredients decoded · 2 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
71
Product Score Fair
77
Brand Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, zinc ascorbate, chromium ascorbate) 1,000 mg 1,667%
Thiamin (as thiamine hydrochloride) 0.38 mg 25%
Riboflavin (as riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium) 0.43 mg 25%
Niacin 5 mg 25%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 10 mg 500%
Folic Acid 12.5 mcg 3%
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 25 mcg 417%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 2.5 mg 25%
Calcium (as calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium pantothenate) 50 mg 5%
Phosphorus (as potassium phosphate, calcium phosphate, sodium phosphate) 36 mg 4%
Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate) 60 mg 15%
Zinc (as zinc ascorbate) 2 mg 13%
Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 0.5 mg 25%
Chromium (as chromium ascorbate) 10 mcg 8%
Sodium (as sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate) 60 mg 3%
Potassium (as potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium phosphate) 200 mg 6%
Alpha Lipoic Acid 1 mg
Quercetin 1 mg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, zinc ascorbate, chromium ascorbate) Good
  • Thiamin (as thiamine hydrochloride) Fair
  • Riboflavin (as riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium) Good
  • Niacin Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folic Acid Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium pantothenate) Fair
  • Phosphorus (as potassium phosphate, calcium phosphate, sodium phosphate) Good
  • Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate) Poor
  • Zinc (as zinc ascorbate) Fair
  • Manganese (as manganese gluconate) Good
  • Chromium (as chromium ascorbate) Fair
  • Sodium (as sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate) Good
  • Potassium (as potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium phosphate) Good
  • Alpha Lipoic Acid Fair
  • Quercetin Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Super Orange: Fructose
  • Citric Acid
  • Natural orange flavors
  • Malic Acid
  • Orange juice powder
  • Tapioca Maltodextrin
  • Silica
  • Beta Carotene
  • Glycine
  • Aspartic Acid
  • Tartaric Acid
  • Cysteine hydrochloride. Raspberry: Cane sugar
  • Fructose
  • Citric Acid
  • Raspberry juice powder
  • Other fruit juice powder
  • Natural raspberry flavors
  • Tartaric Acid
  • Malic Acid
  • Tapioca Maltodextrin
  • Vegetable Juice Color
  • Silica
  • Stevia Leaf Extract
  • Caramel Color
  • Glycine
  • Aspartic Acid
  • Cysteine hydrochloride. Tangerine: Fructose
  • Cane Sugar
  • Citric Acid
  • Tangerine juice powder
  • Natural tangerine flavor
  • Tapioca Maltodextrin
  • Malic Acid
  • Silica
  • Glycine
  • Beta Carotene
  • Aspartic Acid
  • Tartaric Acid
  • Cysteine hydrochloride
Efficacy Very Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, zinc ascorbate, chromium ascorbate) 1,000 mg Effective
  • Thiamin (as thiamine hydrochloride) 0.38 mg Under-dosed
  • Riboflavin (as riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium) 0.43 mg Under-dosed
  • Niacin 5 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 10 mg Effective
  • Folic Acid 12.5 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 25 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 2.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Calcium (as calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium pantothenate) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Phosphorus (as potassium phosphate, calcium phosphate, sodium phosphate) 36 mg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate) 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as zinc ascorbate) 2 mg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 0.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Chromium (as chromium ascorbate) 10 mcg Under-dosed
  • Sodium (as sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate) 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Potassium (as potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium phosphate) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Alpha Lipoic Acid 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Quercetin 1 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, zinc ascorbate, chromium ascorbate) 1,000 mg 1,667%
Thiamin (as thiamine hydrochloride) 0.38 mg 25%
Riboflavin (as riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium) 0.43 mg 25%
Niacin 5 mg 25%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 10 mg 500%
Folic Acid 12.5 mcg 3%
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 25 mcg 417%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 2.5 mg 25%
Calcium (as calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium pantothenate) 50 mg 5%
Phosphorus (as potassium phosphate, calcium phosphate, sodium phosphate) 36 mg 4%
Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate) 60 mg 15%
Zinc (as zinc ascorbate) 2 mg 13%
Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 0.5 mg 25%
Chromium (as chromium ascorbate) 10 mcg 8%
Sodium (as sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate) 60 mg 3%
Potassium (as potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium phosphate) 200 mg 6%
Alpha Lipoic Acid 1 mg
Quercetin 1 mg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Super Orange: Fructose Unknown
Citric Acid Safe

Adds tartness and acts as a natural preservative. Also aids in ingredient stability.

Natural orange flavors Unknown
Malic Acid Safe

Adds tartness and enhances fruit flavors in gummies and chewables.

Orange juice powder Unknown
Tapioca Maltodextrin Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or binder.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Beta Carotene Safe

It is used as a colorant and a source of vitamin A.

Glycine Safe
Aspartic Acid Safe
Tartaric Acid Safe

Provides sour taste in chewable supplements.

Cysteine hydrochloride. Raspberry: Cane sugar Unknown
Fructose Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Citric Acid Safe

Adds tartness and acts as a natural preservative. Also aids in ingredient stability.

Raspberry juice powder Unknown
Other fruit juice powder Unknown
Natural raspberry flavors Unknown
Tartaric Acid Safe

Provides sour taste in chewable supplements.

Malic Acid Safe

Adds tartness and enhances fruit flavors in gummies and chewables.

Tapioca Maltodextrin Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or binder.

Vegetable Juice Color Safe

It is used to add color to the supplement.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Stevia Leaf Extract Safe

Provides sweetness without calories or blood sugar impact.

Caramel Color Generally_safe

It provides a brown color to the product.

Glycine Safe
Aspartic Acid Safe
Cysteine hydrochloride. Tangerine: Fructose Unknown
Cane Sugar Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Citric Acid Safe

Adds tartness and acts as a natural preservative. Also aids in ingredient stability.

Tangerine juice powder Unknown
Natural tangerine flavor Unknown
Tapioca Maltodextrin Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or binder.

Malic Acid Safe

Adds tartness and enhances fruit flavors in gummies and chewables.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Glycine Safe
Beta Carotene Safe

It is used as a colorant and a source of vitamin A.

Aspartic Acid Safe
Tartaric Acid Safe

Provides sour taste in chewable supplements.

Cysteine hydrochloride Unknown

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Brand Trust Report
Emergen-C

Founded 1978 · Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom · 35 products · emergenc.com/

Certifications

2 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Gluten Free Gfco Verified Source

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Claimed Source

Violation History

4 incidents
Lawsuit Gummy products contain significantly less Vitamin C than advertised on the label.2024Source
Lawsuit Falsely advertising products as containing 'Natural Flavors' and 'Natural Fruit Flavors' when they contain the artificial ingredient DL malic acid.2023Source
Recall Emergen-C Energy Release & Immunity Support Food Supplement Super Orange 8 Sachets2021-10-15Source
Lawsuit Deceptively marketing the supplement as providing health benefits, including reducing the risk of or preventing colds and flu, without scientific evidence to support such claims.2014Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emergen-C Vitamin C, 1000 mg a good supplement?

Emergen-C Vitamin C, 1000 mg received a product quality score of 71/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 18 active ingredients with 90 servings per container. Of the 39 inactive ingredients, 22 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Emergen-C, holds a brand trust score of 77/100 with 2 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Gluten Free Gfco.

What are the ingredients in Emergen-C Vitamin C, 1000 mg?

Emergen-C Vitamin C, 1000 mg contains 18 active ingredients: Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, zinc ascorbate, chromium ascorbate) (1,000 mg), Thiamin (as thiamine hydrochloride) (0.38 mg), Riboflavin (as riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium) (0.43 mg), Niacin (5 mg), Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) (10 mg), Folic Acid (12.5 mcg), and 12 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 1,667% DV, Vitamin B6 at 500% DV, Vitamin B12 at 417% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Emergen-C Vitamin C, 1000 mg safe to take?

Emergen-C Vitamin C, 1000 mg has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is Emergen-C a trustworthy supplement brand?

Emergen-C receives a brand trust score of 77/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, the company offers 35 products in their lineup. They hold 2 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Gluten Free Gfco. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Emergen-C has 4 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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