Are the vitamins in this product synthetic or naturally derived?
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As I understand if its natural and organic then it should not be synthetic .
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Most vitamin c is synthesized from corn. I try to always take vitamin c complex, that is with bioflavonoids and rutin and hesperidin (also flavonoids.) This makes it closer to the way vitamin c would occur in nature. Also, buffered c may help the absorption and utilization. If you want natural vitamin c, you have to get a supplement that has it extracted from foods, like amla, camu camu, peppers, and such. You'll pay considerably more for those and the potencies will be lower, but the natural vitamin c doesn't require as large a dose as synthetic.
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Hey Dude ... Vitamin K (as vitamin K2 from 45 mcg of MenaQ7 - made of fermented soybeans), cellulose, vegetable capsule, magnesium stearate (vegetable source), silicon dioxide. It's made up of dried ingredients in a cellulose capsule. Good Luck and Good Day.
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This question must be answered carefully as people often mis-understand what the word "Natural" means. Naturally fermented means that traditional enzymes or organisms were used to ferment the corn and precipitate out the ascorbic acid. This is considered natural in the market. However, many sources of information on the internet claim that this is "not natural" because it is not derived from a common source of Vitamin C fruit like an orange. (Corn is a fruit by the way). Synthetic Vitamin C would be Vitamin C produced in a lab by mixing chemicals together to produce the chemical chain that makes up Ascorbic Acid/Vitamin C. This is not considered Natural and is typically designated as D-Ascorbic Acid as opposed to L-Ascorbic Acid.
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It is 98% naturally derived and 72% organic. Contact seller for more particulars.
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Vitamin D3 is the natural form of Vitamin D. Vitamin D2 is labmade, and usually the one prescribed by doctors, and is not good for you. Go to Dr Mercola's website; he has an article on it you can read.
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It isn't listed on the bottle. My kiddo, contrary to the previous response, likes these vitamins. To each their own :)
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Hi Sheri C., No they do not, found on the 5th screen shot down here:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RZQNV8?ref_=pe_527950_34207380However, I've since switched to this product and prefer it's non-synthetic formula over Solgar's synthetic formula. Take a gander:Garden of Life Vitamin Code Vitamin B Complex, 120 CapsulesHope this helps you. Take care
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I cant remember, I bought it for my wife and I am pretty shure every mineral and vitamin is derived from an all natural source like vegtables. Google the main company, get there phone number, then call and ask.
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As far as the label says it is synthesized as it do not boost that it is natural vitamin C
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It's MCT oil, which is derived from coconuts. The ingredients are just vitamin D3 and MCT oil.
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Contains synthetic Vitamin E (dl-alpha-tocopheryl) which come from petrochemicals. It is funny too because in the first bullet it says "no synthetic fillers or animal products!" dl-alpha-tocopheryl
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I believe synthetic by looking at and feeling it but I hesitate on giving a definitive answer as there's no label indicating one way or another.
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This seems to be the natural d-alpha tocopheryl. "The d-alpha form is natural vitamin E, which is derived from soybeans. The dl-alpha form is a manmade, synthetic vitamin E. Clinical studies done on vitamin E have shown the natural form to be better absorbed compared to the synthetic form."
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I called Nature's Way, who is the company that provides this multivitamin, and I was told that the source of Vitamin E that is in Nature's Way Alive Multivitamin is derived from soy, so my next question was to ask her if the soy it was derived from was a GMO (Genetically Modified Organism), because most soy in the USA, unless it is organic and NON GMO Verified, is Genetically Modified. She told me that they try to the best of their ability, to make sure that none of their supplements contain GMO's, but that she cannot guarantee it. I hope this answers your question. By the way, in case you did not know, GMO's are EXTREMELY BAD! Avoid them at all costs!!!! I called Nature's Way, who is the company that provides this multivitamin, and I was told that the source of Vitamin E that is in Nature's Way Alive Multivitamin is derived from soy, so my next question was to ask her if the soy it was derived from was a GMO (Genetically Modified Organism), because most soy in the USA, unless it is organic and NON GMO Verified, is Genetically Modified. She told me that they try to the best of their ability, to make sure that none of their supplements contain GMO's, but that she cannot guarantee it. I hope this answers your question. By the way, in case you... » Read More I called Nature's Way, who is the company that provides this multivitamin, and I was told that the source of Vitamin E that is in Nature's Way Alive Multivitamin is derived from soy, so my next question was to ask her if the soy it was derived from was a GMO (Genetically Modified Organism), because most soy in the USA, unless it is organic and NON GMO Verified, is Genetically Modified. She told me that they try to the best of their ability, to make sure that none of their supplements contain GMO's, but that she cannot guarantee it. I hope this answers your question. By the way, in case you did not know, GMO's are EXTREMELY BAD! Avoid them at all costs!!!! « Show Less
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Hi Mr R., It is in the form of L-ascorbic acid which is naturally occurring in food sources, unlike D-ascorbic acid which must be chemically synthesized. Hope this helps answer your question, and if you have any other questions you can reach us by responding to this comment thread or by email at amazon@vivalabs.com. Besa Registered Nutritionist Viva Labs
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Simple answer, Yes, it is synthetic.While the original was extracted from a plant, it is rare to find the natural extract, due to the extreme difference in price. Methyl Salicylate IS the name for both the natural and synthesized, and identical in every way, right down to it's molecular structure, except for where it comes from. Unless the manufacturer specifically labels it as "Natural", it is not possible to say which it is except that, last time I checked, a 2 fluid ounce bottle of the extract cost 40 US dollars.