NOW Supplements, Vitamin C-500, Antioxidant Protection*, Cherry Flavor, 100 Chewable Lozenges Review

4.7 (1,200) Amazon rating$10.401,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

NOW's Vitamin C-500 cherry lozenges turn a daily vitamin C habit into something closer to candy, with a kosher formula that skips dairy, egg, nut, and soy.

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Best for

People who dislike swallowing pills and want a chewable, cherry-flavored way to work vitamin C into a daily routine.

Skip if

You need a higher single dose than 500 mg per lozenge or you'd rather avoid the added flavoring that comes with chewable formats.

  • Form Chewable
  • Count 100 Count
  • Flavor Cherry
  • Type Vitamin C
  • Diet Kosher
  • Benefits Immune Support
  • Priced 41% below the category median ($17.72 across 87 tracked models)

Pros

  • Cherry-flavored chewable format that doesn't require water
  • Kosher certified
  • Labeled free of dairy, egg, nut, and soy
  • 100-count supply for roughly three months at one a day

Cons

  • 500 mg per lozenge is lower potency than the 1,000 mg options in this lineup
  • Chewable lozenges typically rely on added flavoring that unflavored capsules avoid
  • Review count is modest next to some higher-volume vitamin C products

Our scorecard

4.7/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.7/5

    4.7 average across 1,200 owner ratings

  • Popularity1.1/5

    1,200 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home health monitors: bathroom scales, blood pressure monitors, pregnancy and ovulation tests, thermometers, body composition monitors, stethoscopes, glucose monitors and pulse oximeters we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

This NOW product is a chewable lozenge rather than a capsule or tablet, built for people who want to chew or dissolve their vitamin C instead of swallowing it whole. Each of the 100 cherry-flavored lozenges is labeled to deliver 500 mg of vitamin C, positioning it as a moderate daily dose rather than a mega-dose format.

The formula is kosher certified and stated to be free of dairy, egg, nut, and soy, which makes it a fairly simple option for shoppers managing those common allergen concerns. The brand markets it for general immune support, in line with most vitamin C products in this category.

Specifications

FormChewable
Count100 Count
FlavorCherry
TypeVitamin C
DietKosher
BenefitsImmune Support
AllergensDairy Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Soy Free

Performance notes

As a chewable lozenge rather than a capsule or tablet, this NOW product is built for people who want to chew or dissolve their vitamin C rather than swallow it whole. Each of the 100 cherry-flavored lozenges is labeled to deliver 500 mg of vitamin C, positioning it as a once-or-twice-daily antioxidant supplement rather than a high-dose format. The kosher certification and stated freedom from dairy, egg, nut, and soy make it a straightforward pick for shoppers managing common allergen sensitivities.

What buyers say

With a 4.7-star average across roughly 1,200 ratings, buyer sentiment for this lozenge leans positive, though the review count is modest next to some of the higher-volume vitamin C tablets and powders in this category.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this a chewable or a swallowed tablet?

It's a chewable lozenge, meant to be chewed or allowed to dissolve rather than swallowed whole. That makes it an option for people who have trouble with traditional pills.

How much vitamin C is in each lozenge?

Each lozenge is labeled at 500 mg of vitamin C, which is on the lower end compared to the 1,000 mg formulas found elsewhere in this category.

Does it contain common allergens?

The label states it's free of dairy, egg, nut, and soy, and it carries kosher certification. Check the label yourself if you have specific dietary restrictions or questions, and talk to a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement.

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