Blackmores
Bio C 500 Chewable Tablets
80/100
SUPPIE SCORE
78/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
74/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Bio C 500 Chewable Tablets Do?
A buffered vitamin C and bioflavonoid chewable that modestly shortens cold duration when taken regularly, though it does not prevent catching colds.
Will taking this chewable keep me from catching a cold?
Can chewing acidic vitamin C tablets damage tooth enamel?
Does taking mineral ascorbates help prevent stomach upset?
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What Are the Benefits of Bio C 500 Chewable Tablets?
Based on proven scientific research
Slightly shorter cold durationStrong
Enhanced non-heme iron absorptionStrong
Systemic antioxidant defenceModerate
Dietary collagen synthesis cofactorModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of Blackmores Bio C 500 Chewable Tablets?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•Haemochromatosis or iron overload: high-dose vitamin C significantly enhances non-haem iron absorption
•History of calcium oxalate kidney stones: supplemental ascorbic acid increases urinary oxalate excretion
•Chewable ascorbic acid exposes tooth enamel directly to acidity; rinse mouth thoroughly with water after chewing and avoid immediate brushing.
•High daily intakes of vitamin C can cause osmotic gastrointestinal effects such as abdominal cramps and loose stools.
•Stop and get advice if: severe flank pain or painful urination: potential indicator of acute urinary oxalate stone formation
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Colloidal anhydrous silica
Low RiskCroscarmellose sodium
Low RiskHypromellose
Low RiskMagnesium stearate
Low RiskMaize starch
Low RiskMicrocrystalline cellulose
Low RiskPurified water
Low RiskOpadry complete film coating system yellow
Low RiskPurified talc
Medium RiskTartaric acid
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Blackmores Bio C 500 Chewable Tablets?
Citrus bioflavonoids extract
100 mg
calcium ascorbate dihydrate
363 mg
sodium ascorbate
337.5 mg
ascorbic acid
400 mg
Colloidal anhydrous silica
Croscarmellose sodium
Hypromellose
Magnesium stearate
Maize starch
Microcrystalline cellulose
Purified water
OPADRY Complete Film Coating System YELLOW
Purified talc
Tartaric acid
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Bio C 500 Chewable Tablets compare to the research.
•Formula — 4 actives: 1 below studied amounts, 1 of them by more than half (citrus bioflavonoids extract) and 3 within studied amounts (calcium ascorbate dihydrate, sodium ascorbate and ascorbic acid).
•Citrus bioflavonoids extract 100-200 mg a day, below the studied range of 500-1,000 mg/day.
•Calcium ascorbate dihydrate 363-726 mg a day, sodium ascorbate 338-675 mg a day and ascorbic acid 400-800 mg a day, all within the studied range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blackmores Bio C 500 Chewable Tablets