NOW Acerola Powder is derived from acerola cherries, one of nature's highest sources of vitamin C. The fruit can yield up to 4,000 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of fresh weight, but on the average yields around 1,500 mg. Our Acerola Powder is a 4:1 extract that yields 180 mg of vitamin C per teaspoon and tastes great! From the FDA's website: "Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of antioxidant vitamins may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive." Details Serving size: 1 Level Teaspoon (3.6 g) Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take on level teaspoon daily, mixed into fruit, vegetable juice or water. Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk or preservatives Other ingredients: Maltodextrin Warnings: Caution: Please discard the inedible freshness packet enclosed. Disclaimers: None The Acerola cherry is one of the highest natural sources of Vitamin C available. Vegetarian Formula. .
