Is this a natural vitamin c source or a 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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HI, Some chewable Vit C can be from GMO. I don't know the source...but it helped my precancer get smaller and sustained release helps more than the chewable. Vit C from real lemon/lime/green pepper etc.. is the best. This has Rose Hips in it. 3000mg of Vit C is too much for me..nails break. 1000mg of this sustained release Vit C, twice a day is right for my body. This Vit C helps my health. Best wishes.
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Your cells were not designed to deal with ascorbic acid but rather the whole vitamin C complex as this will cause a vitamin C deficiency. Avoid synthetic chemical isolates at ALL cost because they will created a deficiency of the very synthetic isolated vitamin you think is helping.
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It is dl...synthetic. I contacted Cococare and they replied that it is a GMO
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Most manufacturers will NOT divulge that information. Please contact Bulk Supplements directly to see what they say. "Vitamin C" is manufactured almost solely in China via an industrial process that's purely synthetic or via microbial fermentation, so for the fermentation process there would definitely be GMO components, because the microbes (algae or bacteria) are genetically engineered. Here's a paper on how most vitamin supplements are produced today: Ascorbic acid production. From: Vandamme EJ. Production of vitamins, coenzymes and related biochemicals by biotechnological processes. J Chem Tech Biotechnol 1992; 53:313-327. Most manufacturers will NOT divulge that information. Please contact Bulk Supplements directly to see what they say. "Vitamin C" is manufactured almost solely in China via an industrial process that's purely synthetic or via microbial fermentation, so for the fermentation process there would definitely be GMO components, because the microbes (algae or bacteria) are genetically engineered. Here's a paper on how most vitamin supplements are produced today: Ascorbic acid production. From: Vandamme EJ. Production of vitamins, coenzymes and related biochemicals by biotechnological... » Read More Most manufacturers will NOT divulge that information. Please contact Bulk Supplements directly to see what they say. "Vitamin C" is manufactured almost solely in China via an industrial process that's purely synthetic or via microbial fermentation, so for the fermentation process there would definitely be GMO components, because the microbes (algae or bacteria) are genetically engineered. Here's a paper on how most vitamin supplements are produced today: Ascorbic acid production. From: Vandamme EJ. Production of vitamins, coenzymes and related biochemicals by biotechnological processes. J Chem Tech Biotechnol 1992; 53:313-327. « Show Less
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I am not sure, but i think the "normal one" is in a different bottle and is not labeled as having vitamin E.
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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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are these all synthetic vitamins? is the product organic? is it non-GMO product certified? why is this banned in california?
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Thanks for pointing this out. I had no idea until you mentioned it. I will try to look for another brand, but it seems almost impossible to find. There is an Indian, Ayurvedic fruit (AMLA? but am not sure) that is naturally high in vitamin C. It comes as a powder, and you can order it online. I suggest researching your sources though. I don't trust big/popular companies anymore. They are, as you say, all in it for the money and care nothing for the quality and nutritional benefits of the product.
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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.BesaRegistered NutritionistViva Labs
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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 believe it is synthetic. I bought it as a gift request for someone and had it sent directly! They liked it do much I ordered more for the. Never seen it myself.
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Most manufacturers will NOT divulge that information. Please contact Bulk Supplements directly to see what they say. "Vitamin C" is manufactured almost solely in China via an industrial process that's purely synthetic or via microbial fermentation, so for the fermentation process there would definitely be GMO components, because the microbes (algae or bacteria) are genetically engineered. Here's a paper on how most vitamin supplements are produced today: Ascorbic acid production. From: Vandamme EJ. Production of vitamins, coenzymes and related biochemicals by biotechnological processes. J Chem Tech Biotechnol 1992; 53:313-327.
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I think it may be, but not positive. It has 120mg and 10mg ascorbyl palmitate (fat soluble vitamin C and the OTHER ingredients listed are: vegetarian capsule (cellulose water).
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I didn't know what these were so I researched and Natural News website recommended this brand that's why I trust it. All naturally derived b vitamins from yeast. The mildly toxic cyanocobalamin is synthetically derived in cheap vitamin B vitamins. This is a good product I trust because Natural News tests supplements for purity and safety.
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There may be one synthetic ingredient, but not 100% sure. I will contact Doctor's Best to verify. Check with me in one week. TOP CAT
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Bottle says Ascorbyl Phosphate. You may also want to contact the manufacturer. I'm the consumer.
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Considering most of its ingredients are derived from fruits, there's an unstated measure of vitamin C present. Ascorbate is a compound of vitamin C.
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I am pretty sure it is synthetic, given the price. It is of good quality and I expect it to be very durable.