NOW C-500 CHEW ORANGE (100 Tablets): Gentle Immune Support in a Delicious Chewable
If swallowing large vitamin horse pills feels like a chore every morning, you are not alone. NOW C-500 CHEW ORANGE provides a potent 500 mg dose of Vitamin C in a pleasant, tangy, natural orange chewable tablet. Instead of relying only on raw acidic vitamin C, this formula combines pure ascorbic acid with buffered sodium ascorbate, making it far gentler on sensitive stomachs.
Quick Product Summary at a Glance:
✓Potent Daily Dose: Delivers 500 mg of Vitamin C per chewable tablet (556% Daily Value) to support daily immune defenses and natural collagen production.
✓Dual-Buffered Comfort: Balanced with sodium ascorbate to minimize stomach acidity and prevent digestive burning.
✓Fruit-Powered Synergy: Fortified with natural Acerola fruit powder and a citrus bioflavonoid complex for enhanced antioxidant action.
✓Naturally Sweetened: Made with real orange juice powder, sorbitol, xylitol, turbinado sugar, and stevia leaf—no synthetic chemical sweeteners.
✓Risk-Free Guarantee: Backed by VitaNet’s 100% money-back guarantee, including paid return shipping[cite: 1].
Why Buffered Vitamin C Matters: Comfort for Your Stomach
Most standard Vitamin C supplements use pure ascorbic acid. While ascorbic acid is chemically identical to the vitamin C found in fruits, taking 500 mg to 1,000 mg in pure acid form can cause mild heartburn, stomach cramping, or sour stomach in people prone to acid sensitivity.
To solve this, NOW formulated C-500 CHEW ORANGE using two complementary forms of vitamin C:
Vitamin C Source
How It Works in the Body
Digestive Impact
Ascorbic Acid
The classic, water-soluble bioavailable form of vitamin C that readily enters cells and activates immune pathways.
Naturally acidic; can feel harsh on an empty stomach if taken alone.
Sodium Ascorbate
A non-acidic mineral salt form of vitamin C bonded with sodium to buffer the overall acidity.
Balances stomach pH and protects gastric mucosa, eliminating the sharp “acid bite.”
By combining both sources, each chewable tablet supplies 500 mg of active, stomach-friendly Vitamin C along with 40 mg of dietary sodium (only 2% of the daily limit), giving you full antioxidant protection without digestive upset.
The Absorption Team: Acerola Berry and Citrus Bioflavonoids
When you eat a fresh orange, you are not simply swallowing isolated ascorbic acid. Whole citrus fruits contain complex plant nutrients called flavonoids that work hand-in-hand with vitamin C.
NOW includes two botanical partners in each C-500 CHEW ORANGE tablet to recreate that natural whole-food synergy:
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (5 mg): Plant compounds extracted from citrus rinds that defend Vitamin C molecules from premature oxidation, helping keep the vitamin stable and active in your tissues longer.
Acerola Powder (5 mg - Malpighia punicifolia): A natural cherry native to tropical climates, recognized globally as one of nature’s most concentrated botanical sources of vitamin C and fruit phytonutrients.
Together, these botanical extracts provide true whole-fruit protection, helping neutralize free radicals caused by everyday stressors, pollution, and normal cellular metabolism.
NOW Foods Lab Testing: Strict Standards for Purity and Safety
Not all supplement brands test their ingredients thoroughly. Many brands rely solely on supplier paperwork without independent laboratory verification. NOW Foods sets an industry benchmark for product testing and contaminant screening:
ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited In-House Labs
NOW operates advanced in-house analytical and microbiological laboratories accredited to international ISO/IEC 17025 standards, conducting over 31,000 analytical tests and quality checks each month.
Heavy Metal Detection via ICP-MS
Every incoming lot is screened using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) to detect trace toxic elements—including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury—down to parts-per-billion (ppb) levels.
Pesticide & Solvent Screening
Using advanced GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS tandem mass spectrometry, NOW screens raw plant materials for hundreds of pesticide residues and solvent traces, plus IC-MS/MS analysis for glyphosate.
Microbiological & Allergen Controls
Finished chewable tablets undergo strict microbiological screening for pathogens (Salmonella, E. coli, yeasts, and molds) and are packaged in a strict Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) certified facility.
What NOW Leaves Out:
NOW enforces a strict “Ingredients We Won’t Use” pledge. This product is formulated without aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame-K, artificial food colorings (FD&C dyes), hydrogenated oils, or chemical preservatives.
Complete Supplement Facts and Ingredient Profile
Transparency is key to making informed wellness choices. Below is the full label breakdown verified against NOW Foods product specifications for SKU 0630:
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Chewable Tablet
Servings Per Container: 100
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Calories 5
Total Carbohydrate 1 g
<1%**
Total Sugars 1 g
†
Includes 1 g Added Sugars
2%**
Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol & Xylitol) <1 g
†
Vitamin C (from Sodium Ascorbate and as Ascorbic Acid) 500 mg
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Organic Turbinado Sugar, Sorbitol, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Xylitol, Natural Orange Fruit Juice Powder, Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Natural Flavors, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract (Enzyme-Modified Steviol Glycosides), Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), and Silicon Dioxide.
Allergen Information: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, or sesame ingredients. Produced in a cGMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Dietary Suitability: Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Non-GMO formulation.
Usage Directions, Practical Tips, and Safety Precautions
To get the best results from your daily Vitamin C routine without running into common mistakes, keep the following practical guidelines in mind:
Suggested Daily Use: Chew 1 tablet 1 to 2 times daily. Because vitamin C is water-soluble, taking one tablet in the morning and a second in the afternoon maintains steadier antioxidant blood levels than taking a large single dose.
Always Chew Thoroughly: These tablets are designed to be chewed or allowed to dissolve slowly in the mouth; do not swallow them whole.
Safe Intake Ceilings: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) sets the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for Vitamin C at 2,000 mg per day. Staying at 1 to 2 chewables daily (500 mg to 1,000 mg) delivers robust immune support well within proven safe limits.
Iron Absorption Synergy: Vitamin C significantly increases the absorption of non-heme iron from foods and supplements. If you have been diagnosed with iron-storage conditions such as hemochromatosis, consult your healthcare provider before increasing your daily intake.
⚠ CRITICAL PET WARNING (Contains Xylitol): This formula contains xylitol to protect dental health and provide clean sweetness. While 100% safe for human consumption, xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs. Even small quantities can cause severe hypoglycemia (rapid drop in blood sugar) and acute liver damage in canines. Always store the bottle tightly closed in an elevated cabinet far out of reach of household pets.
Storage Instructions: Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Keep the freshness packet inside the bottle until empty to protect against ambient moisture.
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Where you buy your supplements matters just as much as the brand you select. When ordering from large third-party online marketplaces, supplements are often stored in overheated warehouses or supplied by unauthorized third-party liquidators.
VitaNet, LLC is an independent, family-owned discount vitamin retailer serving health-conscious customers online since 1995[cite: 1]. With over 31 years of direct industry experience, our team sources directly from manufacturer-authorized channels and maintains climate-controlled storage conditions so that the product arriving on your doorstep retains peak potency[cite: 1].
The VitaNet Customer Assurance:
✓100% Money-Back Guarantee: We offer a 100% money-back guarantee on all products, and we even pay the return shipping costs whether the bottle is opened or unopened[cite: 1].
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How is NOW C-500 CHEW ORANGE different from standard vitamin C tablets?
Standard vitamin C pills are often hard, bulky, and composed solely of unbuffered ascorbic acid, which can feel harsh on an empty stomach. NOW C-500 Chewable Orange offers an easy-to-chew tablet with natural orange juice flavor that combines ascorbic acid with buffered sodium ascorbate, making it gentler on your digestive tract while adding citrus bioflavonoids and acerola fruit powder for enhanced antioxidant support.
Will this chewable vitamin C cause heartburn or upset my stomach?
This formulation is specifically engineered to reduce acidity by pairing ascorbic acid with sodium ascorbate. The sodium ascorbate acts as a natural buffer, easing the sharp acidity that typically triggers heartburn or sour stomach. If you have an exceptionally sensitive stomach, taking the chewable immediately after a light meal provides additional digestive ease.
Why does the label contain xylitol, and is it safe to consume?
Xylitol is a naturally derived sugar alcohol that sweetens without promoting tooth decay. For humans, it is completely safe and tooth-friendly. However, xylitol is dangerous to dogs because their digestive systems process it differently, triggering sudden insulin surges. For this reason, always keep this bottle securely stored out of reach of household pets.
How many chewables should I take each day?
The manufacturer suggested use is to chew 1 tablet 1 to 2 times daily. One tablet provides 500 mg of Vitamin C (556% of your daily value), while two tablets provide 1,000 mg. Both amounts sit comfortably below the established 2,000 mg adult upper limit recommended by clinical guidelines.
How does NOW Foods test this product for heavy metals and contaminants?
NOW Foods tests every batch in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited in-house laboratories. Chemists utilize Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) to detect trace heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic at parts-per-billion levels. They also use advanced chromatography (GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS) to ensure raw materials are free from harmful pesticides and microbiological pathogens.
What is VitaNet’s return policy if I don’t like the taste?
VitaNet offers an unconditional 100% money-back guarantee[cite: 1]. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason, VitaNet will refund 100% of the purchase price and even pay the return shipping costs, whether the product is opened or unopened[cite: 1].
