Life Extension Black Elderberry + Vitamin C
vs
Metagenics Ultra Potent-C Vitamin C
Supplement Comparison

  • Vitamin C: Metagenics Ultra Potent-C Vitamin C has 25% more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 11 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Life Extension Black Elderberry + Vitamin C vs Metagenics Ultra Potent-C Vitamin C.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Life Extension Black Elderberry + Vitamin C have?

  • Vitamin C appears as Ascorbic Acid
  • Calcium appears as DiCalcium Phosphate
  • Phosphorus appears as DiCalcium Phosphate
  • Black Elderberry Extract

Which active ingredients does Metagenics Ultra Potent-C Vitamin C have?

  • Vitamin C appears as Ascorbic Acid
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin) appears as Nicotinic Acid
  • L-Lysine appears as L-Lysine Monohydrochloride
  • Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex

Which categories do Life Extension Black Elderberry + Vitamin C and Metagenics Ultra Potent-C Vitamin C belong to?

  • Herbal Extract
  • Single Vitamin

What health concerns do Life Extension Black Elderberry + Vitamin C and Metagenics Ultra Potent-C Vitamin C address?

  • Antioxidant Support
  • Immune System Support

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin C per serving?

  • Metagenics Ultra Potent-C Vitamin C has the highest total amount of Vitamin C: 250 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Life Extension Black Elderberry + Vitamin C: 2 capsules
    • Metagenics Ultra Potent-C Vitamin C: 1 tablet
  • Vitamin C
    • This supplement has 200 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 210 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1000 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1000 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2500 mg
  • Phosphorus
    • This supplement has 170 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 700 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 700 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 4000 mg
  • Vitamin C
    • This supplement has 250 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 90 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 75 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2000 mg
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
    • This supplement has 17.5 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 16 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 14 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 35 mg

Last updated: February 13, 2026

  • Sources & Methodology: Nutrient data and forms are taken directly from Supplement Facts labels. Reviewed and standardized by the VIOscan Research Team. Learn more on the Methodology page.
  • We show the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) when available. If no RDA exists, we show the Adequate Intake (AI). Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are used for upper limits. Unless otherwise noted, RDAs shown correspond to healthy adults aged 19–50 years and are sex-specific. Separate values exist for 51–70 years and >70 years, and pregnancy and lactation are excluded. All values come from the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Food and Nutrition Board (FNB).
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  • Author: VIOscan Research Team