Vitamin C is a very powerful antioxidant. It has been used primarily for immune support, and is likely the most widely used and accepted vitamin. It is a common misconception that citrus fruits, specifically oranges, contain the highest levels of vitamin C; it has been found in higher concentrations in other foods, such as:

Amla (Amalaki Fruit) - This fruit is indigenous to India and is used in Ayurvedic medicine. It has been identified as one of the richest sources of Vitamin C, with as much as two times the amount of vitamin C found in oranges. It also rich in valuable amino acids, minerals, and other antioxidants such as S.O.D. (superoxide dismutase). Amla has been referred to as a master food in the giht against aging.

Acerola Cherry (a.k.a. Barbados Cherry) - Along with Amla, this is considered to be one of the richest food sources of vitamin C. The Acerola Cherry is found in the northern region of South America and on various Caribbean Islands. It has been shown to support immune function and anti-aging processes in the body.

Country Life's Your Daily Vitamin C supplies 100% of the vitamin C from certified organic sources of both Amla fruit and Acerola Cheries. As an antioxidant, vitamin C is vital in keeping the body's defenses up and ready to protect it from incoming pathogens. This food-derived formula is designed to give you vitamin C that is "Alive" with nature.

We have included ACTIValoe™, a certified organic aloe vera gel powder. This is added to enhance the absorption of vitamin C as well as to aid in the support of the digestive environment. It has been shown to increase the absorption of vitamin C by 204%.

ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is an assay test that shows how successful a substance is at scavenging free radicals. Many foods contain antioxidants. The levels of these antioxidants vary according to the type of food. The ORAC test helps to illustrate the strength a certain food may posses in protecting the body from oxidative damage. The following are the ORAC levels for each of the foods used in this formula on a per gram basis. Following the individual ORAC values, there will be an ORAC score for this product on a per serving basis.

• Organic Amla ORAC score = 1300 per gram.
• Organic Acerola Cherries ORAC score - 450 per gram.
• GlycoBerry™ 8 ORAC score - 434 per gram.
• Organic ACTIValoe™ ORAC score = 185 per gram.

Country Life's Your Daily Vitamin C ORAC score per serving (two tablets) = 561. This makes each dose equivalent to a little more than one serving of fruits and vegetables, based on the antioxidant value.