Ecological Formulas - Vitamin C from Tapioca 150 gms [Health and Beauty]

I am allergic to corn, and this is one of the only vitamin C supplements I can take. It works great in all kinds of things, and I even use it in my baking and cooking to give food that nice acidic zip. Thank you for making such a specialized product!

This is the only source of non-GM vitamin C isolate available, as far as I know. It's derived from tapioca (from the cassava plant), which is not currently a marketed GM-crop--though they'd like it to be, so watch for that in the future. Most synthetic vitamin C isolates are derived from corn, which is mainly genetically modified in labs these days (not a good thing, according to many experts). The only other supplemental vitamin C that isn't GMO is the whole-food type like Garden of Life (GoL) or Pure Radiance vitamin C, or separate fruits like camu camu, acerola, or rose hips (among others). The downside to natural sources is that they don't usually provide consistent or high doses of vitamin C (per serving), which some people need. The upside to them, however, is that they contain all the bioflavonoids needed to assimilate the C, so they're better absorbed. With any synthetic C, you're lacking the necessary bioflavonoids your body needs to fully use the vitamin C. This can be remedied by taking other supplements with this one, which will provide the needed nutrients. There are many plant sources that are high in bioflavonoids which can be found in supplement form, like acai, goji, blueberry, and pomegranate. Basically all the so-called super fruits will suffice; most of them can be found in powder form (or capsules). I personally combine capsules of this vitamin C with acai powder from MRH (Mountain Rose Herbs) and GoL's resveratrol, plus I also take a whole-food vitamin C at the same time (one that I make myself by blending several fruit powders together). I recommend encapsulating almost all forms of vitamin C since it has a bitter taste. I use the Cap M Quik "machine", available here at Amazon, along with the vegetarian capsules from MRH.

This is by far the best Vitamin C available. It is ideal for individuals with sensitivities because it is sourced from tapioca instead of corn. Because it is in powdered form to be mixed with juice or water, it is extremely bioavailable. At higher doses, it works wonders for those with constipation issues. My family of four takes it twice daily because Vitamin C does not remain in the body for very long. Especially in the winter months when colds and flus are rampant, we would not be without it.

This is a wonderful supplement. I have a very severe corn sensitivity, so have a hard time finding supplements I can tolerate, and Vitamin C is almost always derived from corn. But this product is from tapioca, and very pure and clean and easy to tolerate. A sprinkle of this and a little stevia in a glass of water or on food, and it tastes like a dash of fruit juice has been added.

Great product. However they sent the capsules instead of the powder. Too lazy to return it. I will order directly from website from now on.

I am sad to see poor ratings on this product for things like a mistake with sending capsules, or that this product isn’t the right one for you...some people have no choice and can only use corn free options. If this is you, you need corn free...look no farther!! This product has been a life saver for my family! This product is a staple in our home and has helped us not get sick or helped us not get as sick for years! I have also been able to see a huge difference in my daughters teeth after using this product daily! I highly recommend for sensitive individuals.

Great product, but I will miss Amazon

This is a really good corn free vitamin C. It does the job! The price is a little steep, as I go through two of these bottles per month, so eventually I’ll be looking for a more cost effective supplier.