Life Extension Vitamin C With Bio-Quercetin (250 Tablets)
1000 mg of vitamin C with a dash of highly-absorbable quercetin β a no-nonsense bottle that lasts most of a year.
The real standout here is the cost-per-day: 250 tablets means a single bottle carries you roughly eight months. The vitamin C itself is straightforward ascorbic acid at a generous 1000 mg, while the added Bio-Quercetin is more a marketing flourish than a meaningful dose. It's no miracle worker, but it is a clean, dependable supplement from a brand that built its name on quality control.
Reasons to buy
- Generous 1000 mg of vitamin C per tablet, plenty for daily support
- 250 tablets per bottle β you're set for months and the per-day cost is low
- Vegetarian, gluten-free and non-GMO, with no needless fillers or sugar
- Many users say it's gentler on the stomach than cheap vitamin C
Reasons to consider
- The Bio-Quercetin only delivers about 5 mg of active quercetin β too little to actually feel
- Tablets run on the large side; tricky to swallow if you're sensitive to that
- Premium price next to plain vitamin C, especially if you ignore the quercetin
What's actually in it
Each tablet gives you 1000 mg of vitamin C as ascorbic acid, plus a Bio-Quercetin phytosome complex weighing 15 mg total but yielding only around 5 mg of pure quercetin from Japanese sophora. Life Extension claims their phytosome form absorbs up to 62 times better than ordinary quercetin β technically interesting, but you're still starting from a tiny dose. Stack that against standalone quercetin supplements that come in at 250 or 500 mg per capsule and you understand why this is fundamentally a vitamin C product with quercetin in a supporting role. The rest of the ingredient list is refreshingly clean: microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate, silica and a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose coating. No artificial colors, no sugar, no fuss. One tablet a day with a meal and you're sorted.
How it plays out in practice
The recurring compliment in reviews is stomach-friendliness: several people who normally react to acidic vitamin C say they tolerate this just fine, which lines up with taking it alongside food. The one consistent gripe is the tablet size β chunky, which is why a number of users split them in half, conveniently landing them at 500 mg per dose.
Who is it for?
Great for anyone topping up vitamin C year-round who values a clean formula and a low cost per day. Skip it if you're specifically chasing quercetin β the dose here is far too low β or if large tablets are a struggle for you.
FAQ
Is there enough quercetin to make a difference?
Honestly, not as a therapeutic dose. At roughly 5 mg of active quercetin it's a complement to the vitamin C, not a substitute for a real quercetin supplement. If you want quercetin for health reasons, pick a product offering 250 mg or more.
How long does one bottle last?
At the recommended one tablet a day, a 250-tablet bottle lasts well over eight months. Split them to sit at 500 mg and you'll stretch it past a full year.
