NOW C-500 Chewable 100 Tablets

NOW C-500 Chewable  100 Tablets

• Dosage & Form: Each chewable tablet provides 500 mg Vitamin C (from sodium ascorbate and ascorbic acid) plus 5 mg Acerola extract and 5 mg Citrus bioflavonoids.

• Flavors: Available in orange and cherry-berry flavors, naturally sweetened (sorbitol, xylitol, turbinado sugar, stevia).

• Sugar & Calories: ~5 kcal per tablet, with about 1 g total sugar and <1 g sugar alcohols.

• Allergen Info: Vegan, gluten-free, dairy‑free, egg‑free, soy‑free, nut‑free, kosher/halal, and produced in GMP‑certified facilities.

 Key Benefits

• Immune Support: Supplies a high dose of vitamin C to support immune function during cold or flu seasons.

• Antioxidant Protection: Acts against free radicals; allied with vitamin C’s well-known antioxidant roles.

• Skin & Collagen: Vitamin C aids collagen production, important for skin, wound healing, and connective tissues.

• Heart & Iron Support: May aid cardiovascular health and enhance plant-based iron absorption .

 Potential Downsides & Warnings

• GI discomfort: High-dose supplementation (≥ 500 mg) can cause digestive upset like gas or diarrhea.

• Kidney stones: Daily intake over 2,000 mg may increase risk of oxalate stones.

• Interactions: Could interfere with certain medications (statins, chemo/radiation); consult your physician before use .

• Pets: Contains xylitol—toxic to dogs, so keep bottles securely out of reach.

 User Feedback

• Flavor & texture: Reviewers call the orange flavor pleasant and not overly sweet, though a bit chalky. The cherry‑berry flavor is described as “not tart,” “pleasant,” and easy to chew.

• Taste appeal: Many prefer the chewable format and flavor daily:

  “These chewable tablets are very convenient … no need for water".

 Usage & Dosage

• FDA guidance: Typically, chew 1 tablet 1–2 times daily, usually with food to minimize stomach upset.

• RDA context: Daily values for adult intake are around 75–90 mg; this delivers ~556% daily value — more than enough for most.

• High-dose caution: Prolonged intake over 2 g/day may lead to side effects; rarely reaches this with standard use .