Best Vitamin C 500 mg®

Vitamins

Brand: Doctor's Best

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Net Contents

120 Veggie Cap(s)

Serving Size

1–2 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

120

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 53950 00256 2

Product Version

R 04/12

Label Analysis

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

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1% Daily Value Coverage

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

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegetarian.

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

Supplement Facts

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

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Vitamin C(Quali-C Ascorbic Acid)500 mg833%

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Modified Cellulose

Target Groups

VegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 or 2 capsules daily, with or without food.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

featuring Quali(TM)-C Produced in Scotland

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Suitable for Vegetarians

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

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

Best Vitamin C featuring Quali(TM)- C provides a brand of ascorbic acid manufactured in Scotland prized for its quality and reliability.

General Statements: All Other Content

Ascorbic acid is invaluable to the body for its role as an electron donor, supporting numerous metabolic enzymes in addition to enhancing the body’s total antioxidant potential.* Essential for the synthesis of collagen, carnitine, and certain neurotransmitters, ascorbic acid can also aid in iron absorption. Research suggests that this vitamin supports many additional areas of health, including the cardiovascular and immune systems.* Helps neutralize oxidative stress* Supports optimal immune function*

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

Science-Based Nutrition(TM)

Seals/Symbols

Quali-C(TM)

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

Quali(TM)-C is a trademark of DSM.

General Statements: All Other Content

CONTAINS NOTHING OTHER THAN LISTED INGREDIENTS

General: Product/Version Code

R 04/12

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Doctor's Best, Inc.

San Clemente, CA, 92673

(800) 777-2474

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Research & Studies

  • Vitamin C: optimal dosages, supplementation and use in disease prevention

    C Pacier, DM Martirosyan - Functional Foods in Health and Disease …, 2015 - ffhdj.com

    … claiming that 1,000 mg (500 mg twice daily) provides the best health effects … vitamin C is 89% for 15 mg/day, 87% for 30 mg/day, 85% for 50 mg/day, 80% for 100 mg/day, 72% for 200 mg…

    2015133 citations
  • A new recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C for healthy young women

    M Levine, Y Wang, SJ Padayatty, J Morrow - Proceedings of the National …, 2001 - pnas.org

    … With iv administration, the entire dose was excreted at the 500- and 1,250-mg doses… vitamin C doses above 200 mg (3, 19), which may explain why at oral doses of 500 mg and 1,250 mg…

    2001669 citations
  • Are recommended daily allowances for vitamin C adequate?

    L Pauling - Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 1974 - pnas.org

    … requiring exogenous vitamin C, contain 1100 mg and 1250 mg of ascorbic acid per 10,000 kJ of … For vitamin C, I suggest that the RDI for an adult be 250 mg day-' to 4000 mg day-'. The …

    1974109 citations
  • New insights into the physiology and pharmacology of vitamin C

    SJ Padayatty, M Levine - Cmaj, 2001 - cmaj.ca

    … of 9 μmol/L, 60 mg results in25 μmol/L, 100 mg in 56 μmol/L and 200 mg in 75 μmol/L. Thus, … between 30 mg and 100 mg of oral vitamin C daily.3 , 8 Doses greater than 500 mg daily …

    2001340 citations
  • Biological significance of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in human health-a review

    K Iqbal, A Khan, M Khattak - Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 2004 - genexoliposomy.pl

    … Biological functions of vitamin C: Vitamin C helps in the doses of vitamin C through out the day than … In addition the nutrient may Daily supplementation with 500 mg of vitamin C for ten …

    2004476 citations
  • Doctor yourself: natural healing that works

    AW Saul - 2003 - books.google.com

    … vitamin C. Hiring a doctor requires an in-depth evaluation that only personal experience can … Hoffer suggested giving him 500 mg niacinamide three times a day (1,500 mg total). That's …

    200316 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2013-09-25. DSLD Label ID: 25485. 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.