Question 1

Where is this Vitamin C derived from?

Accepted Answer

The Vitamin C found in Ancient Nutrients - Vitamin C + Probiotics is from lipid metabolite ascorbate.

Question 2

How is this vitamin C different than many others on the market?

Accepted Answer

We carefully sourced a soil-based organism probiotic, Bacillus subtilis , and combined it with Vitamin C. When these two ingredients are combined, benefits are delivered that promote immune system health.† Enjoy benefits from Bacillus subtilis like support for a healthy gut microflora† and more.

Question 3

Who is this product intended for?

Accepted Answer

This product is intended for adults looking to supplement with Vitamin C and support a healthy immune system.†

Question 4

Why do you only include 2 billion CFUs* of Bacillus subtilis?

Accepted Answer

This is not a probiotic supplement. This unique formulation is designed to support a healthy immune system† and more. We added just the right amount of probiotics for the added immune and gut benefits. If you’re looking for a probiotic supplement, we recommend our best-selling SBO Probiotic as it contains 50 billion CFU*. *at time of manufacture

Question 5

Is this product Vegan?

Accepted Answer

Yes, these capsules contain no animal products.

Question 6

What form is this vitamin C and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

This vitamin C is in the form of lipid metabolite ascorbate. Ascorbic acid is vitamin C in chemical form. In this case, the ascorbic acid is reacted with lipid metabolites (fats) that surround and coat the vitamin C (ascorbate). The lipid metabolites support ascorbic acid’s entry into cells quickly and in an effective manner—acting as ascorbic acid carriers to help boost absorption and tissues’ distribution of vitamin C to help enhance cellular uptake. In short, it is considered “liposomal” and is optimized for absorption.

Question 7

What is the potency?

Accepted Answer

This Vitamin C is approximately 90% active ingredient and is surrounded by this lipid coating in a similar way the cells in your body are surrounded.

Question 8

Why is Bacillus subtilis included in these products?

Accepted Answer

Because it is a spore-forming bacteria, Bacillus subtilis is generally not subject to destruction by stomach acid, bile, caffeine, or heat. That means you’re generally going to receive a very high percentage of that 2 billion CFU* delivered to where you need it most. *at time of manufacture

Question 9

Why aren’t your products labeled as being “dairy-free” or “nut free"?

Accepted Answer

Our products do not contain dairy, grains, nuts or soy; however, they are manufactured in facilities that may carry these allergens. This being said, all of our manufacturing partners are required to have and follow a thorough Allergen Program. The Allergen Program is to prevent the cross contamination of raw materials and processing of finished goods, where allergens may be present. Simply put, when it comes to our products and our suppliers, we follow industry best practices for full transparency and accuracy concerning our products. Therefore, where applicable for our products, we use the wording “made without dairy" and "made without nuts."

Question 10

Are your products produced in a facility with allergens?

Accepted Answer

We now have a disclaimer that is on ALL of our products: "Produced on equipment that may also process peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soybean, wheat, sesame, shellfish, fish, egg." This is a voluntary disclaimer and our formulations have not changed. Our manufacturers are required to have Policies and Procedures in place when it comes to handling and processing allergens. These allergen programs are in place to prevent cross contamination after each run by proper cleaning procedures. Allergen swab testing is also done after running an allergen containing product. We test finished products for allergens prior to designating as “Free” of. We also follow cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) which helps maintain allergen segregation.

Ancient Nutrients Vitamin C + Probiotics