Douglas Laboratories Ascorbplex 1000™ (Buffered Vitamin C)
vs
Douglas Laboratories Metabolic Lean
Supplement Comparison

  • Blend: Douglas Laboratories Metabolic Lean has 3.2× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 14 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Douglas Laboratories Ascorbplex 1000™ (Buffered Vitamin C) vs Douglas Laboratories Metabolic Lean.

Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Douglas Laboratories Ascorbplex 1000™ (Buffered Vitamin C) have?

  • Vitamin C appears as Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium Ascorbates and Ascorbic Acid
  • Calcium appears as Calcium Ascorbate and Carbonate Complex
  • Magnesium appears as Magnesium Ascorbate and Oxide Complex
  • Potassium appears as Potassium Ascorbate and Chloride Complex
  • Blend appears as Citrus Pectin and Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex

Which active ingredients does Douglas Laboratories Metabolic Lean have?

  • Chromium appears as Chromium Picolinate
  • Blend appears as Meratrim Proprietary Blend (Sphaeranthus indicus flower heads extract, Garcinia mangostana fruit rind extract)
  • Capsaicinoids appears as Capsimax Capsaicinoids (capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin, nordihydrocapsaicin)

Which categories do Douglas Laboratories Ascorbplex 1000™ (Buffered Vitamin C) and Douglas Laboratories Metabolic Lean belong to?

  • Single Vitamin
  • Metabolic Support Formula

What health concerns do Douglas Laboratories Ascorbplex 1000™ (Buffered Vitamin C) and Douglas Laboratories Metabolic Lean address?

  • Antioxidant Support
  • General Health
  • Immune System Support
  • Blood Sugar Support
  • Metabolic Support
  • Weight Management

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Douglas Laboratories Ascorbplex 1000™ (Buffered Vitamin C): 1 tablet
    • Douglas Laboratories Metabolic Lean: 1 capsule
  • Vitamin C
    • This supplement has 1000 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 90 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 75 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2000 mg
  • Calcium
    • This supplement has 90 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1000 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1000 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2500 mg
  • Potassium
    • This supplement has 60 mg
    • Adequate Intake in men: 3400 mg
    • Adequate Intake in women: 2600 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Chromium
    • This supplement has 100 mcg
    • Adequate Intake in men: 35 mcg
    • Adequate Intake in women: 25 mcg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established

Last updated: January 3, 2026

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