Buffered Vitamin C 500 mg
Buffered Vitamin C 500 mg by Whole Foods is a combination product featuring Vitamin C with bioflavonoids. Each capsule provides 500 mg of Vitamin C, which is considered a clinical dose, alongside 52 mg of Calcium, which is underdosed for significant bone support. The product also includes 20 mg Lemon Bioflavonoids, 10 mg Rutin, and 10 mg Hesperidin, totaling 5 ingredients. With an N+ Score of 64 and a D grade, this product falls into the average tier. It offers a well-regarded dose of Vitamin C in a buffered form, which may be gentler on the stomach for some individuals.
About This Product
Buffered Vitamin C 500 mg by Whole Foods is a joint & bone supplement containing 5 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 64/100 (Grade D).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin C.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +1 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (5 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 500.000 mg | Optimal |
| Calcium | 52.000 mg | Under |
| Rutin | 10.000 mg | N/A |
| Hesperidin | 10.000 mg | N/A |
| Lemon Bioflavonoids | 20.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.