Question 1

Isn't L-ascorbate synthtically derived? By using the word natural before it doesnt make it organic!

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Actually a quick google search tells me that l ascorbate can be derived from natural (fruit and vegetable) or synthetic sources. That being said, it needs to only have 10% of it derived naturally to be labeled natural, and that I couldn't speak to.

Question 2

Manufacturer- what is the source of your natural L-ascorbate?

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Here's the thing: "derived from" something natural doesn't make it natural. BEWARE! Let's face it, no space alien dropped ingredients from planet Mars. So, technically, everything on earth is "natural" (occurring in nature) but when it is "derived" it means something (sorbate) was extracted by not so natural means (perhaps synthetic solvents) and then other non-natural (aka synthetic chemicals) were added and you legally still can call it "natural". Intuitively, this bottle has bad vibes and why I clicked it to read more. A dead giveaway is the unnatural green color along with the font used. They're trying too hard IMHO to pass this as natural. Other users say it's not. So the source is, of course natural,  but the processing, what they do to it, what they add to it, could be anything but. Is the final product organic? I don't see that mention, just that they used organic cherries to begin with. When full disclosure is missing... well, I'm not saying it's not natural, I'm questioning it. More answers are needed. Hope this helps.

Question 3

How is it “time-release“ when the capsule is only made from 1 ingredient?

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The capsules go through a process called microencapsulation whereby we add an enteric coating to 50% of the vitamin C powder. That way half of the vitamin C is released immediately and the other half is released at a later time when the enteric-coated microcapsule reaches your intestines.

Question 4

In what country is this product sourced and manufactured?

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The Acerola Cherries are grown in Brasil, but the finished product is made in the United States.

ASIN	B0719C9N9F
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Dairy Free, Egg Free, Eggs, Gluten Free, Soy Free
Best Sellers Rank	#15,948 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #124 in Vitamin C Supplements
Brand	NATURELO
Brand Name	NATURELO
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 5,363 Reviews
Diet Type	Vegan
Dosage Form	Capsule
Flavor	Cherry
Global Trade Identification Number	00628110628190
Item Dimensions	2.31 x 2.31 x 4.3 inches
Item Form	Capsule
Item Highlight	Organic acerola cherry extract, citrus bioflavonoids, Non-GMO, 500 mg VIT C per Cap
Item Weight	108 g
Manufacturer	NATURELO
Manufacturer Part Number	VITAMIN-C-90
Model Number	VITAMIN-C-90
Number of Items	1
Primary Supplement Type	Vitamin C
Product Benefits	Antioxidant
Specific Uses For Product	Skin
UPC	628110628190
Unit Count	90 Count

NATURELO Vitamin C 500 mg, Immune Support, Vegan, 90 Capsules

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