Learn about the ingredients in this supplement, where they come from, and what purpose each one serves.
Ingredients
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
Our vitamin C is the product of the fermentation of sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and corn steep liquor (a concentrate of animo acids, vitamins, and minerals). We use it as an active ingredient. From China
Calcium (as dicalcium phosphate and calcium stearate)
Our calcium is the product of naturally occurring calcium carbonate and lime reacted with phosphoric acid. We use it as an active ingredient and as a binder. From Germany
L-Lysine (as L-Lysine HCI) (free-form)
Our L-Lysine powder is the result of the fermentation process of corn steep liquor and a microbe. We use it as an active ingredient. From China
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Deodorized Garlic Bulb
Our deodorized garlic bulb is extracted from Allium sativum. We use it as an active ingredient. From China
Echinacea Purpurea Aerial Parts Extract
Our Echinacea extract comes from the aerial parts of the Echinacea purpurea plant. We use it as an active ingredient. From China
Bee Propolis
Our bee propolis is carefully extracted from bees then blended with a carrier to ensure even distribution in the formula. We use it as an active ingredient. From China
Licorice Root Extract
ur licorice root extract comes from Glycyrrhiza spp. plant rhizomes (roots). From Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Ensures each tablet is a consistent weight. From Brazil
Stearic Acid
A fatty acid that takes the form of a waxy powder. Prevents ingredients from clumping or sticking to manufacturing equipment. From Malaysia
Croscarmellose Sodium
Purified cellulose (a compound found in plants) sourced from wood pulp. Increases the rate of tablet disintegration. From Brazil
Silicon Dioxide
Prevents the formula from caking and sticking to the manufacturing equipment. From USA
Magnesium Stearate
Lubricates the formula so that it can be easily made into a tablet. From Jurong Island, Singapore
Vegetable Coating (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, glycerin)
Adds flexibility and reduces brittleness of the tablet. From USA, Korea, Japan, Germany
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