Why food-based vitamin C matters
Your body recognizes these fruit extracts as food because they are food. Concentrated, yes, but still the real thing with all the companion nutrients intact. When vitamin C occurs naturally in whole fruits, it comes packaged with polyphenols, carotenoids, and other compounds that work synergistically with the vitamin C itself.
This matters because isolated nutrients don't always work the same way in your body as nutrients from whole food sources. The 286mg in each serving represents concentrated food sources, not isolated ascorbic acid. The focus is on nutrient quality and how your body recognizes and uses it.
The collagen connection
Vitamin C plays a crucial role in collagen production. Your body literally can't manufacture collagen without adequate vitamin C, and collagen forms the structural foundation of your skin, bones, cartilage, and connective tissues. Regular vitamin C intake supports your body's ongoing collagen synthesis.
Easier on your stomach
Food-based vitamin C typically sits easier than synthetic versions. If regular vitamin C supplements bother your stomach, this whole food approach might be your answer. Many people who react poorly to conventional supplements find these fruit-based versions more tolerable.
The three power fruits
Each fruit source brings its own strengths. Camu camu, wild harvested from the Amazon, packs up to 30 times more vitamin C than oranges. Acerola cherry ranks among nature's richest vitamin C sources and includes beneficial polyphenols and carotenoids. Amla, used in traditional wellness practices for centuries, brings additional antioxidant compounds to the mix. Together, they provide a complete nutritional profile, not just isolated vitamin C.
Organic Amla fruit extract, organic Acerola cherry extract, wildcrafted Camu camu berry extract, vegetable cellulose capsule, Grape Seed Extract, Açai Fruit Powder, Green Tea Extract, Bioperine - black pepper fruit, Quercetin, Wild blueberry Whole Fruit Powder, Resveratrol from Knotweed Root Powder, Raspberry Seed Powder, Tart Cherry Whole Food Powder, Prune Whole Fruit Powder, Strawberry Whole Fruit Powder, Cranberry Whole Fruit Powder, Magnesium Stearate and Silicon Dioxide.
Take two capsules daily with water, or follow your healthcare practitioner's recommendations.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Consult your healthcare provider before use if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.
Can children take this vitamin C?
Yes, children can take it. For kids who struggle with swallowing capsules, open them and mix the contents into a smoothie or juice. Does
Does this contain any corn-derived ingredients?
No. The vitamin C comes entirely from fruit extracts: camu camu, acerola, and amla.
Is this suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, plant-based! Both the vitamin C sources and the capsules.
Why is the vitamin C amount lower than synthetic supplements?
We provide vitamin C as it naturally occurs in whole fruits, complete with complementary nutrients that work synergistically. The 286 mg represents concentrated food sources, not isolated ascorbic acid. It's about nutrient quality and how your body recognizes and uses it.
How long does one bottle last?
30 days when taking the standard dose of two capsules daily.
What if I'm sensitive to regular vitamin C supplements?
Food-based vitamin C is generally easier on the digestive system than synthetic ascorbic acid. Many people who react poorly to conventional supplements find whole food versions more tolerable.
Serving size: 2 capsules Servings per container: 30 Vitamin C (from plant sources): 286 mg per serving.
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