NOW Foods Vitamin C Crystals (Ascorbic Acid Powder, 1 lb)
by NOW Foods
"Pure ascorbic acid powder for 454 servings — the bulk vitamin C at $0.035 per 1000mg serving with 16,000+ reviews"
Overview
NOW Vitamin C Crystals provides pharmaceutical-grade L-ascorbic acid in pure powder form with no fillers, binders, or additives. Each 1/4 teaspoon provides approximately 1000mg of vitamin C. The 1 lb (454g) container provides approximately 454 servings at 1000mg each — over 15 months of daily vitamin C at $0.035 per serving. The powder format allows precise dose titration and can be mixed into water, juice, smoothies, or any beverage. Pure ascorbic acid has a tart, sour taste. This is the most cost-effective form of vitamin C supplementation available.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) | 1000 mg per 1/4 tsp |
1 ingredient linked to detailed encyclopedia profiles
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- 454 servings (15+ months)
- 16,000+ reviews
- $0.035/serving
- Pure (no additives)
- Precise dosing
What Could Be Better
- Very sour/tart taste
- Requires measuring
- Acidic (may irritate stomach)
- No bioflavonoids
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Maximum value vitamin C
- Those wanting pure ascorbic acid
- Smoothie/drink mixing
- High-dose vitamin C protocols
Not Ideal For
- Those wanting convenience (capsules)
- Sensitive stomachs
- Those wanting buffered C
- Those wanting bioflavonoids
Our Verdict
NOW Vitamin C Crystals is the ultimate value C — pure ascorbic acid powder for 454 servings at $0.035 each. The most cost-effective vitamin C on the market; add to smoothies or juice to mask the sour taste.
Alternatives to Consider
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