Question 1

since when does garden of life put fillers in their supplements, including magnesium stearate?

Accepted Answer

Living Vitamin C is one of our earlier products, for which we use a vegetable source of Magnesium Stearate as a flow agent during the manufacturing process. (It helps keep the ingredients from sticking to the manufacturing equipment.) This product is made with over 90% Organic ingredients, and contains no artificial colors or preservatives. However, advances in technology and science have since allowed us to create newer Vitamin C formulas which do not contain Magnesium Stearate, if you are looking to avoid this ingredient:  Vitamin Code Raw Vitamin C (Capsules) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0098U0S8C mykind Organics Vitamin C Spray - Orange-Tangerine (Liquid) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016SCF5XKmykind Organics Vitamin C Spray - Cherry-Tangerine (Liquid) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016SCF5BCI hope this helps! Thanks, Noelle K. Garden of Life

Question 2

How do you calculate the total mg of vitamin c in this product? is it the 250 "vitamin c"+ 1140 "living vitamin c complex" for a total of 1390 mg?

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Good question! Our Living Vitamin C provides a total of 250 mg of Vitamin C per 2 Caplet serving. When all 3 blends (the Vitamin C Complex, the Whole Food Citrus Blend and the Organic Antioxidant Berry Complex) are analyzed, the total amount of Vitamin C is 250 mg.

I hope this helps. 
Thanks,
Noelle K. 
Garden of Life

Question 3

Malodextrin, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide... why?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium stearate is a chelated Mg that is harmless and possibly beneficial. It's used to produce the tablet shapes you get with this type of whole-food vitamin.  Silicon dioxide, or silica, is an anti-caking agent that is harmless and is found in plants we already eat. . Maltodextrin, on the other hand, is a sugar. I also would like to know why they add this. When I see it on a label, I avoid buying that product whenever possible.

Question 4

where are yyour products manufactured

Accepted Answer

Living Vitamin C is made in the U.S.A.

Hope this helps.
In Health,
Erin M.
Garden of Life

ASIN	B000GWG7V8
ASIN	B000GWG7V8
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Gluten Free
Best Sellers Rank	#157,983 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #740 in Vitamin C Supplements #4,785 in Sales & Deals
Brand Name	Garden of Life
Color	No Color
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,025)
Date First Available	July 21, 2006
Diet Type	Vegetarian
Dosage Form	Capsule
Flavor	Unflavored
Global Trade Identification Number	00658010111485
Item Dimensions	3.94 x 1.97 x 1.97 inches
Item Form	Caplet
Item Weight	3.2 ounces
Item model number	0658010111485
Manufacturer	Garden of Life
Manufacturer	Garden of Life
Manufacturer Part Number	0658010111485
Model Number	0658010111485
Number of Items	1
Primary Supplement Type	Vitamin C
Product Benefits	Immune Support
Product Dimensions	3.94 x 1.97 x 1.97 inches; 3.2 ounces
Specific Uses For Product	Skin
UPC	885565285006 658010111485 885904322911
Unit Count	60 Count

Garden of Life Living Vitamin C with Citrus Bioflavonoids, 60 Caplets

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