AlphaSorb-C 500
by NOW · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of AlphaSorb-C 500 by NOW: Vitamin C 500 mg, Calcium 60 mg, Transport C-PLUS 650 mg, Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex 100 mg….
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C (Threonic Acid enhanced buffered Calcium Ascorbate) | 500 mg | 556% | 2,000 mg · 75% at label max |
| Calcium (Calcium Ascorbate) | 60 mg | 5% | 2,500 mg · 7% at label max |
| Transport C-PLUS | 650 mg | — | — |
| └ Threonic Acid enhanced buffered Calcium Ascorbate | 0.00 NP | — | — |
| └ Alpha Lipoic Acid | 0.00 NP | — | — |
| └ Alpha Lipoic Acid | 40 mg | — | — |
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 100 mg | — | — |
| Acerola powder | 25 mg | — | — |
| Rose Hips | 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: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain: Non-GMO
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily, preferably with food.
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.*
Formula re: Contains: NOW AlphaSorb-C includes Transport C-PLUS, 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.*
FDA Disclaimer Statement: *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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).