NOW Foods, NOW Foods, Buffered Magnesium Ascorbate, Vitamin C Powder, 8 oz (227 g)

Name: NOW Foods, Buffered Magnesium Ascorbate, Vitamin C Powder, 8 oz (227 g)
Brand: NOW Foods
Rating: 4.8 (1229 reviews)

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NOW Foods8 oz • 227 servingsAvailable now$15.70$0.07 / serving4.8 · 1,229 ratings3 / day

84−5 pts from leader

#288 of 4874 ranked for vitamin c statusLeader · Country Life, Country Life, Chewable Acerola, Vitamin C Complex, Berry, 180 Wafers — 89

Why this ranks #288 for vitamin c status

Evidence fitAscorbic Acid is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
Dose fitAscorbic Acid at 820 mg lands inside the studied 50-1000 mg window.
Price / serving$0.07 per serving — low price tier for this outcome.
AvailabilityIn stock across major retailers; 99% availability confidence.
TrustSolid trust signals from buyer ratings, with room to grow.

Trade-offsPopularity trails the other picks hereTrust signals sit below the other picks

The numbers · Vitamin C status

What's inside

820 mgIn rangeinside the studied 50-1000 mg window

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Market trends

Price and daily demand history · last 10 crawls

$16.53+4% vs avg

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3 / day-17% vs avg

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Rating history

Rating quality and social-proof history · last 10 crawls

4.80 / 5+0% vs avg

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1,229+5% vs avg

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What buyers report

Review Intelligence

4.8/ 5.0 · 1,229 reviews

Neutral read

“Customers highly appreciate the product for its numerous benefits, including improvements in skin, nails, hair, joints, muscles, and sleep quality. It is praised for being a good vitamin and mineral for the immune system. The NOW Foods brand is favored for its quality and affordability. Users love the taste and find it better than other brands. The product's pure ingredients, lack of additives, and safe packaging are also highlighted. Many find it easy to take and dose, with a neutral or mild taste that dissolves well in water without causing stomach issues. The buffered form of vitamin C with magnesium is particularly appreciated by those sensitive to acidity. Some users noted that higher doses might affect hormone levels and mentioned an unpleasant smell or bitter taste when mixed with plain water. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's quality, effectiveness, and value.”

Highlights

Excellent immune support

Love the taste

Simple product

Natural ingredients

High absorbability

Dissolves well

Value brand

Buffered mg

Observations

No neutral observations yet

Concerns

Hormonal changes

Awful smell