Vitamin C

Common questions

Is Vitamin C healthy?

Vitamin C scores 82/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Vitamin C supplement includes beneficial ingredients like Vitamin C and bee propolis extract, which support immune health and have antioxidant properties.

How processed is Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Vitamin C's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Vitamin C, Highly Concentrated Bee Propolis Extract, Honey count in its favor; Sunflower Lecithin is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Vitamin C

Beekeeper's Naturals
82 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Vitamins and Minerals
Summary

This Vitamin C supplement includes beneficial ingredients like Vitamin C and bee propolis extract, which support immune health and have antioxidant properties. The presence of sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier is a minor concern due to its processing, but it is not as detrimental as other additives. Overall, the formulation is relatively clean with natural sweeteners like honey, contributing to its positive rating.

Key ingredients 6

Vitamin C
Very Good

An essential antioxidant vitamin that supports immune function, skin health, and cellular protection.

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Highly Concentrated Bee Propolis Extract
Good

A natural bee product known for its antioxidant properties and immune-supporting benefits.

Honey
Good

Traditional whole-food sweetener with trace enzymes and antioxidants.

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Glycerin
Neutral

A common humectant and solvent used to maintain moisture and consistency in liquid supplements.

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Water
Neutral

Used as a base solvent for the liquid formulation.

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Sunflower Lecithin
Very Bad

Classified as a seed oil derivative, raising concerns regarding omega-6 content and industrial processing methods.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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