NOW Foods Vitamin C-1000 100 Veg Capsules

What it is

NOW Foods C-1000 is a dietary supplement that provides 1,000 mg of vitamin C, as ascorbic acid, in a single vegetarian capsule. Each bottle holds 100 veg capsules, and the label's suggested usage is one capsule daily. Alongside the ascorbic acid, the formula carries 100 mg of a citrus bioflavonoid complex and 25 mg of rutin sourced from Sophora japonica flower bud. The bottle is marked Non-GMO and Vegetarian/Vegan, and NOW prints "Family owned since 1968" on the panel. It sits in our Supplements range.

What's inside

Three ingredients are listed on this panel, and the label states each amount outright rather than folding them into a proprietary blend.

Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) — 1,000 mg

Ascorbic acid is the form of vitamin C used here, at 1 g per capsule — the panel prints it both ways, as "1 g (1,000 mg)", and lists it at 1111% of the Daily Value. Vitamin C is water-soluble, which means the body does not hold a long-term reserve of it the way it does with fat-soluble vitamins, and humans cannot synthesize it internally, so dietary intake is the only route. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheet on vitamin C gives general background on the nutrient and its reference intake values.

Citrus bioflavonoid complex — 100 mg

Bioflavonoids are plant compounds that occur naturally in citrus fruit, concentrated particularly in the peel and the white pith rather than the juice. This ingredient is a complex rather than a single isolated compound, and the panel does not itemize which individual flavonoids it contains or in what proportion — so neither does this page. The front of the bottle calls out the 100 mg figure as the point of difference from a plain ascorbic acid product.

Rutin — 25 mg

Rutin is a flavonoid glycoside, and this label names its botanical origin precisely: Sophora japonica flower bud, better known as the Japanese pagoda tree. Rutin is one of the more widely distributed flavonoids in the everyday diet, also occurring in buckwheat, apples and black tea. On this panel it is a separately named and separately quantified line item rather than part of the bioflavonoid complex.

Other ingredients

The capsule shell is hypromellose, a cellulose-derived material, which is why this product is described as vegetarian and vegan rather than using gelatin. The remaining non-active ingredients on the panel are ascorbyl palmitate, stearic acid from a vegetable source, and silicon dioxide. Nothing else is listed.

How to use it

The label's suggested usage is one veg capsule daily. NOW does not print a time of day, a with-food or without-food instruction, or any interval other than "daily" on this bottle, so follow the panel as printed rather than a schedule taken from anywhere else. For storage the label reads: store in a cool, dry place after opening. At one capsule a day, a 100-capsule bottle is a 100-day supply.

Who it's for

This is a single-nutrient vitamin C product for adults, and the caution panel states it plainly: for adults only. It suits someone who has already decided they want vitamin C at the 1,000 mg level rather than the smaller amounts typically included in a multivitamin, and who prefers a capsule to a chewable, a powder or an effervescent tablet. The hypromellose shell makes it workable on vegetarian and vegan diets. Because the bioflavonoid complex and the rutin are both included and separately listed, it also suits a buyer who is comparing panels against plain ascorbic acid products. You can browse related items in Antioxidants or across Health & Wellness.

Good to know

• Caution, exactly as printed: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.
• Allergens: The label states the product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients, and that it is produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
• Origin: Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients, per the panel. Manufactured by NOW Foods, 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL 60108, USA.
• Appearance: The label notes that natural color variation may occur in this product.
• Packaging: The panel states that the bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.
• Combining with other products: If you already take a multivitamin or other supplements, it is worth adding up the total vitamin C across everything in your routine.
• Reading the asterisk: The asterisks printed on the front of the bottle mark the manufacturer's own statements about the product. The FDA explains how structure/function claims work on supplement labels, and the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database lets you look up filed label records.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much vitamin C is in one capsule of NOW Foods C-1000?

One veg capsule provides 1,000 mg of vitamin C as ascorbic acid, which the Supplement Facts panel also writes as 1 g and lists at 1111% of the Daily Value. That same capsule carries 100 mg of citrus bioflavonoid complex and 25 mg of rutin.

Is NOW Foods C-1000 suitable for vegans?

Yes — the front of the bottle is marked Vegetarian/Vegan, and the capsule shell is hypromellose, a cellulose material, rather than gelatin. The other non-active ingredients listed are ascorbyl palmitate, stearic acid from a vegetable source, and silicon dioxide.

What is rutin, and why is it listed separately from the bioflavonoids?

Rutin is a flavonoid that appears on this panel as its own 25 mg line item, sourced from Sophora japonica flower bud. It is listed separately from the 100 mg citrus bioflavonoid complex rather than being folded into it, so the amount of each is stated individually on the label.

How many capsules come in a bottle?

Each bottle holds 100 veg capsules. At the label's suggested usage of one capsule daily, that works out to a 100-day supply. The panel also states that the bottle itself is made from 100% post-consumer recycled resin.

How is this order packaged for delivery?

Orders ship in plain, unmarked outer packaging with no description of the contents on the outside. It will not show the Gear Isle name. The bottle arrives inside that outer packaging.

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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. Dietary supplement for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition, heart concerns, or take prescription medication (including nitrates). Keep out of reach of children.