Vitamin C, 500 mg

FRESH HEALTHCARE Vitamin C, 500 mg received a product quality score of 74/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 6 active ingredients with 40 servings per container. Of the 2 inactive ingredients, 1 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review.

FRESH HEALTHCARE Vitamin C, 500 mg contains 6 active ingredients: Vitamin C (500 mg), Acerola Dry (Malpighia glabra) Fruit Extract (1,640 mg), Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia) Juice Fruit Powder (450 mg), Rose Hips (Rose canina) Fruit Powder (25 mg), Citrus Bioflavonoids (10 mg), Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) Fruit Extract (BioPerine®) (5 mg). Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 556% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

FRESH HEALTHCARE Vitamin C, 500 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.

The optimal dosage depends on your individual health needs, age, sex, and current nutrient levels. Recommended daily amounts are established by health authorities but may vary from therapeutic doses used in clinical research. It's important to check the Supplement Facts label for the exact amount per serving and compare it against the % Daily Value. Some supplements provide mega-doses well above the Daily Value, which may not be necessary and in some cases could be harmful — particularly for fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) that accumulate in the body. GoodSupp's efficacy analysis evaluates whether a product's dosages align with clinically studied amounts. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized dosage recommendations.

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The optimal dosage depends on your individual health needs, age, sex, and current nutrient levels. Recommended daily amounts are established by health authorities but may vary from therapeutic doses used in clinical research. It's important to check the Supplement Facts label for the exact amount per serving and compare it against the % Daily Value. Some supplements provide mega-doses well above the Daily Value, which may not be necessary and in some cases could be harmful — particularly for fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) that accumulate in the body. GoodSupp's efficacy analysis evaluates whether a product's dosages align with clinically studied amounts. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized dosage recommendations.