AlphaSorb-C 1000
by NOW · Tablet or Pill
Supplement facts from the label of AlphaSorb-C 1000 by NOW: Vitamin C 1.0 Gram(s), Calcium 60 mg, Transport C-PLUS(R) 650 mg, Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex 75 mg….
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate) | 1.0 Gram(s) | 1,667% | — |
| Calcium (Calcium Ascorbate) | 60 mg | 6% | 2,500 mg · 2% at label max |
| Transport C-PLUS(R) (Alpha Lipoic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) | 650 mg | — | — |
| └ Alpha Lipoic Acid | 80 mg | — | — |
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 75 mg | — | — |
| Acerola powder | 25 mg | — | — |
| Rose Hips powder | 25 mg | — | — |
| Rutin powder (Sophora japonica) | 25 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Vegan · Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 tablet daily, preferably with a meal. Consider taking these other NOW(R) products: Pycnogenol(R) and Advanced Gamma E Complex.
All Other Content: Vitamin C is best known as an antioxidant that can protect the body's cells and molecules from damage by free radicals.
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM): NOW(R) AlphaSorb-C(R) includes Transport C-PLUS(R), a trademarked combination of Threonic Acid-enhanced, buffered (non-acidic) Calcium Ascorbate with Alpha Lipoic Acid.
All Other Content: 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.
Precautions re: All Other: Caution: For adults only.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).