This says no GMO but where does the vitamin C come from?
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According to the company website, this vitamin C comes from the Acerola cherry. We've been using this product for a couple years now and it is the ONLY vitamin C we buy. It is a great product, overall, compared to the choices out there. Well worth the price. I had a question once and I contacted Healthforce Nutritionals and they were very knowledgable and helpful. My only problem with this product is the addition of maltodextrin to prevent sticking, as most maltodextrin is derived from corn.
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This C complex is extracted from the whole Acerola Berry, and contains all the naturally occurring bioflavonoids and cofactors.
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According to the company website, this vitamin C comes from the Acerola cherry. We've been using this product for a couple years now and it is the ONLY vitamin C we buy. It is a great product, overall, compared to the choices out there. Well worth the price.I had a question once and I contacted Healthforce Nutritionals and they were very knowledgable and helpful. My only problem with this product is the addition of maltodextrin to prevent sticking, as most maltodextrin is derived from corn.
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Hi Chia-li L.,Our manufacturer has confirmed, "Ascorbyl Palmitate does not contain ingredients of animal origin, material derived from, or exposed to animals that were affected by BSE/TSE. Ascorbyl Palmitate is free of Genetically Modified Organisms." 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.BesaRegistered NutritionistViva Labs
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I called Swanson, to find out the source of the ascorbic acid they use in making their Vitamin C powder. The answer was that it is "derived from sugar alcohols, made from corn". So, yes it is corn-derived. Susan Calderone October 7, 2013
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Dr. Dave, I do believe that this product line uses any GMO in any of their products. personally use the lypo-spheric vitamin C, it 50 States non GMO. As far as shelf life I'm not sure. I use mine as soon as I get it. I use it everyday
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It states that the vitamin C was produced in Scotland and they don't allow growing of GMO crops there.
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I see Non-GMO on the package. It's that red circle on the front in the top left.
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It states on the bottle: made with Vitamin C now with Phosphatidylcholine derived from ultr-healthy, hypoallergenic, non- GMO Sunflower.
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ascorbic acid is made by processing cornstarch--so it certainly could be GMO. I don't think this is a serious issue, certainly not in this case.
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I sent this back. I bought Garden of Life organic plant calcium which has NO GMO. Look it up on amazon. It's a little pricey,but its worth it. Good luck!a
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I do not see anywhere on the label that it is either 100% organic or non GMO. I do see that it is derived from grass-fed cows (but it does not say "completely grass-fed") and no antibiotics or growth hormones.
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The manufacturer is closed until Monday, so we would have to follow up with you at that time. The manufacturer is emphatic that it is non-GMO, so they are either using organic corn, or certified non-GMO corn. But in any event, we will inquire from the manufacturer on Monday (they are on the West coast) and get back to you. Thanks. UPDATE: After talking to the manufacturer, we have confirmed that all of the corn that is used in the manufacturing of the Ascorbic Acid is certified GMO-free, although by the time they complete the manufacturing process, there is absolutely no corn residue left at all. We hope this helps.
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I looked on the label and on the box. I cannot find anywhere where the manufacturer states that this product is non-GMO.
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Probably synthetic. I contacted the company re another product & here's their comprehensive reply. Also, please check the link at the bottom as it has more good info;) Thank you for your recent correspondence. Due to customer feedback and response, Life Extension is in the process of transitioning our product line to include ingredients derived only from non-GMO sources. Most newly-launched products will be free of ingredients derived from GMOs. Existing products with corn and soy-based active ingredients are in process of having the labels updated to list when soy and corn-derived active ingredients have been certified to be from non-GM food crops. As the labels are updated the information will be transferred to the product descriptions on our website and directory. Currently Life Extension already offers several premium quality non-GMO products. A list of Non-GMO Life Extension products is attached as a PDF for your reference. This list is not all inclusive and was last updated 11/4/2013. We do not have plans at this time to use the Non-GMO Verified Project; however, we appreciate your suggestion and will forward it to our quality control department for consideration in future product formulations. For more information on Life Extension's commitment to purity and quality, please reference the following document: http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/Health-Nutrition-Awards/Good-Manufacturing-Practice.htm If you have any additional questions, please e-mail us or call the advisor helpline at (800) 226-2370; international customers dial 001-954-202-7660. We will be happy to assist you.
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No corn products, GMO or otherwise, are in this product. It does contain Rose Hips, which are a very good source of Vitamin C.
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It does not say but, I am pretty sure it is Non GMO...considering NOW foods are mostly organically produced. You might want to check company's website and see if they list it there.
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I use Two tablespoons in 16 oz of distilled water and 6 T of non-GMO Lecithin and I make Liposomal vitamin C with it. If you google Liposomal Vitamin C, you'll find directions.
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As far as the label says it is synthesized as it do not boost that it is natural vitamin C