Buffered Vitamin C Powder
Life Extension Buffered Vitamin C Powder is categorized for Joint & Bone support. Each 5.4-gram serving provides 4000 mg of Vitamin C, along with buffering minerals including 145 mg Calcium, 55 mg Magnesium, 2 mg Zinc, and 365 mg Potassium. This formulation aims to deliver Vitamin C with reduced acidity. It holds an N+ Score of 53/100, indicating a low-grade rating.
About This Product
Buffered Vitamin C Powder by Life Extension is a joint & bone supplement containing 5 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 53/100 (Grade F).
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
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (5 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 4000.000 mg | High |
| Calcium | 145.000 mg | Under |
| Magnesium | 55.000 mg | Under |
| Zinc | 2.000 mg | Under |
| Potassium | 365.000 mg | Under |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.