Ester-C 500 mg®

Single Vitamin & Mineral

Brand: American Health

CapsuleSingle Vitamin and MineralOff Market
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Net Contents

60 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

2 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

30

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 76630 16985 1

Product Version

Prod No. 16985 B16985 06D

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

2Active Ingredients

2 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

2% Daily Value Coverage

2 ingredients report a %DV; 1 meet or exceed 100% DV.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Non-GMO.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Free From

  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Vitamin C(Ester-C Calcium Ascorbate)1000 mg1667%
Calcium(Ester-C Calcium Ascorbate)110 mg11%

Not Present

Other Ingredients

GelatinVegetable CelluloseStearic Acid

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take two (2) capsules once daily, preferably with a meal.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.

Precautions re: All Other

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Precautions re: All Other

Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Storage

Storage

Store at room temperature.

Formulation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

No Gluten, No Yeast, No Wheat, No Milk or Milk Derivatives, No Lactose, No Soy, No Egg, No Corn, No Grapefruit, No Sugar, No Starch, No Preservatives, No Artificial Color, No Artificial Flavor, No Sodium.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non-GMO.

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

ACTUAL SIZE

General Statements: All Other Content

Gentle and Non-Acidic Patented Vitamin C Formula

General Statements: All Other Content

Non-Acidic

General: Product/Version Code

Prod No. 16985 B16985 06D

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

(C) 2011 American Health, Inc.

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

Ester-C(R) and Ester-C(R) are licensed TMs of The Ester C Company. U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,197,813 and 6,878,744.

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

Ester-C(R) is a breakthrough patented Vitamin C formula supported with naturally occurring metabolites. Metabolites help enhance the absorption of Vitamin C by your white blood cells, an important part of your immune system.* Ester-C(R) has a neutral pH, making it non-acidic and gentle on the stomach.* In a daily 1,000 mg dose, Ester-C(R) delivers the advanced active immune system support and the potent antioxidant activity you can depend on.*

Seals/Symbols

IMMUNE SUPPORT*

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

American Health, Inc.

Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779, U.S.A.

866-646-8576

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Research & Studies

  • Comparison of the absorption and excretion of three commercially available sources of vitamin C

    CS Johnston, B Luo - Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 1994 - jandonline.org

    … 500 mg vitamin C per tablet as specified by the manufacturers, were purchased from local health and … Our results have economic implications—tablets of Ester-C and ascorbic acid with …

    199458 citations
  • Enhanced Vitamin C delivery: A systematic literature review assessing the efficacy and safety of alternative supplement forms in healthy adults

    PC Calder, RB Kreider, DL McKay - Nutrients, 2025 - mdpi.com

    … C alternative to conventional ascorbic acid include Ester C ® , which is a combination of … , 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 h after ingestion of a single 500 mg dose of each form. Both …

    202520 citations
  • Vitamin C with metabolites reduce oxalate levels compared to ascorbic acid: A preliminary and novel clinical urologic finding.

    MA Moyad, MA Combs, DC Crowley… - Urologic …, 2009 - search.ebscohost.com

    … vitamin C with metabolites (Ester- C®) significantly reduced urine … The financial impact of kidney stones on the US health care … form of tablets, each containing 500 mg vitamin C, as confi …

    200932 citations
  • Ester C® Has Four Times the Bioavailability of Regular Vitamin C

    I Gentler - healingedge.net

    … (2-4) Since Ester C is absorbed more readily and excreted less rapidly and it increases … acid,(1-7) the 500 mg. of vitamin C in Ester C Caps is equal to 2000 mg. in vitamin C activity. …

  • Determination of plasma and leukocyte vitamin C concentrations in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with Ester-C®

    SH Mitmesser, Q Ye, M Evans, M Combs - Springerplus, 2016 - Springer

    … 1000 mg (two tablets, each tablet contained 500 mg … , Ester-C ® versus placebo; **P = 0.007, Ester-C ® versus placebo; † P < 0.001, within-group change from baseline for both Ester-C …

    201663 citations
  • Effect of vitamin C supplementation on lipid peroxidation and lactate levels in individuals performing exhaustion exercise

    S Patlar, A BALTACI, R MOĞULKOÇ… - Annals of Applied Sport …, 2017 - avesis.gazi.edu.tr

    … They were supplemented with 300 mg oral vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid, Ester-C Plus 500 mg, Solgar-USA) and subjected to acute exhaustion exercise by fatigue developed one time a …

    20175 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-01-25. DSLD Label ID: 4453. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.