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AlphaSorb-C 500

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This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 14% of ingredients have research evidence
B Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Vitamin C and citrus bioflavonoids are supported by strong evidence for antioxidant support and immune function. Calcium provides essential mineral support for bone health, while acerola powder serves as a natural source of ascorbic acid. Overall, these ingredients have well-documented roles in maintaining general wellness.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

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Label for AlphaSorb-C 500
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Label Data

1 Veg Capsule(s)
Serving Size
Other Combinations
Product Type
14%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin C
500 mg (556% DV)
Calcium
60 mg (5% DV)
Transport C-PLUS
650 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (283 products) 174 studies (A:0, B:62)
Acerola powder
25 mg
Rose Hips
25 mg
25 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (19 products)

Other Ingredients

Cellulose Cellulose powder Stearic Acid Magnesium Stearate Silica
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily, preferably with food.

Warnings & Precautions

Caution: For adults only.

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Formulation Notes

Non-GMO

NOW AlphaSorb-C includes Transport C-PLUS, a trademarked combination of Threonic Acid-enhanced, buffered (non-acidic) Calcium Ascorbate with Alpha Lipoic Acid.

~ Threonic Acid & Alpha Lipoic Acid Enhanced ~ Buffered, Bioavailable Vitamin C*

Transport C-PLUS

Vegetarian/Vegan

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Additional Information

Vitamin C is best known as an antioxidant that can protect the body's cells and molecules from damage by free radicals.*

Threonic Acid is a Vitamin C metabolite that has been shown to enhance cellular uptake of Vitamin C.* Alpha Lipoic Acid functions as a free radical scavenger that can help regenerate Vitamin C in the body and may also enhance its utilization.* With this unique formula, NOW has created a well-absorbed and highly biologically available Vitamin C supplement.*

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

CAPSULE SIZE

CODE 0716 V8

Antioxidant Protection*

Non-GMO

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Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 33739 00716 2
DSLD Entry Date2017-01-25
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
BrandNOW
DSLD ID70272
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

371
Research Sources
54
Avg Quality
148
Meta Analysis
82
Systematic Review
71
Rct
62
Clinical Trial
2
Regulatory Source
1
Cochrane Review
1
Narrative Review
1
Other
1
Openfda Safety
A Vitamin C supplementation in pregnancy
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C supplementation for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C for preventing and treating pneumonia
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin E supplementation in pregnancy
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C supplementation for prevention and treatment of pneumonia
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C supplementation for prevention and treatment of pneumonia
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
A Nutritional interventions for preventing and treating pressure ulcers
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
A Does Vitamin C Supplementation Provide a Protective Effect in Periodontal Health? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis International journal of molecular sciences 2024 PubMed DOI
A Circulating vitamin C concentration and risk of cancers: a Mendelian randomization study
Meta Analysis BMC medicine 2021 PubMed DOI
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