LifeSource Vitamins Ultra Acerola-C - Vegetarian Capsules - Natural Vitamin C from Acerola Berry & Ascorbic Acid*
Our Ultra Acerola-C delivers 400 mg of Vitamin C per serving from acerola berry powder and ascorbic acid to support immune function, provide powerful antioxidant protection, promote collagen formation for skin, gums and tissues, enhance non-heme iron absorption, support energy metabolism, promote healthy aging and vitality, support cardiovascular wellness, provide gentle stomach-friendly vitamin C, promote overall cellular health, and support traditional use of acerola as a whole-food vitamin C source* — while respecting evidence-based applications. Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and 3rd-party lab tested for purity and potency by LifeSource Vitamins.
Research-Driven & Verified Product.
Explore the clinical research, ingredient science, and global evidence supporting this product below.
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We also reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to keep our guidance aligned with credible, evidence-based science.* Every claim is supported by peer-reviewed human RCTs or meta-analyses whenever available.
Clinically Studied Benefits
✓ Supports immune function* — Vitamin C supports multiple components of innate and adaptive immunity.* NIH/ODS — Vitamin C
✓ Provides powerful antioxidant protection* — Water-soluble antioxidant that regenerates other antioxidants and shields cells from free radical damage.* NIH/ODS — Vitamin C
✓ Supports collagen synthesis for skin, gums and tissues* — Essential cofactor for collagen-forming enzymes.* NIH/PMC — Peterkofsky B, 1991
✓ Promotes endothelial and cardiovascular support* — Vitamin C supplementation improved endothelial function in meta-analysis.* NIH/PubMed — Ashor AW, 2014
✓ Supports energy metabolism* — Required for L-carnitine biosynthesis and normal energy production.* NIH/ODS — Vitamin C
✓ Supports skin integrity and wound healing* — Supports dermal collagen and barrier function.* OSU Linus Pauling Institute — Vitamin C
✓ Enhances non-heme iron absorption* — Improves absorption from plant foods.* Harvard T.H. Chan — Vitamin C
Additional / Promising Evidence
✓ Supports cognition and healthy aging signals* — Vitamin C status tracks with cognitive performance in adults.* NIH/PMC — Travica B, 2017
✓ Promotes reduced fatigue and vitality support* — Trials report reduced fatigue with vitamin C supplementation.* NIH/PMC — Suh SY, 2012
✓ Supports respiratory wellness signals* — Evidence of shorter cold duration and severity in some studies.* Cleveland Clinic — Vitamin C & Colds
✓ Supports bone and connective tissue health* — Emerging evidence via collagenous matrix effects.* NIH/PubMed — Aghajanian P, 2018
✓ Promotes mood support signals* — Low vitamin C linked with low mood and fatigue in reviews.* NIH/PubMed — Brody S, 2020
✓ Provides whole-food phytonutrient support* — Acerola supplies vitamin C with bioflavonoids for enhanced activity.* American Botanical Council — Acerola
University-Led & Academic Studies
✓ Provides vitamin C overview and food sources context* — Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on vitamin C absorption and benefits.* Harvard T.H. Chan — Vitamin C
✓ Summarizes vitamin C and skin/collagen mechanisms* — OSU Linus Pauling Institute on vitamin C for skin health and collagen support.* OSU Linus Pauling Institute — Vitamin C
✓ Provides eye health and antioxidant roles context* — NIH/NEI on vitamin C in eye health and antioxidant protection.* NIH/NEI — Eye Health Nutrition
Global Evidence & Reviews
✓ Reinforces immune and antioxidant support evidence* — Comprehensive nutrient fact sheet on vitamin C's role in immunity and protection.* NIH/ODS — Vitamin C
✓ Supports collagen and connective tissue evidence* — Vitamin C essential for collagen synthesis and tissue health.* NIH/PMC — Peterkofsky B, 1991
✓ Provides endothelial and cardiovascular support evidence* — Vitamin C improved endothelial function in meta-analysis.* NIH/PubMed — Ashor AW, 2014
We monitor research from leading institutions — Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, Ohio State — to align with credible science.*
Key Ingredients
- Acerola Berry Powder & Ascorbic Acid — Whole-food and pure vitamin C delivering 400 mg per serving with natural bioflavonoids for enhanced support* (NIH/ODS — Vitamin C).
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Promotes immune function*
- Antioxidant protection against free radicals*
- Supports collagen for skin, gums & tissues*
- Enhances absorption of non-heme iron*
- Supports energy metabolism*
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3rd-party tested for identity, potency & purity
Suggested Use
Take 2 capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional. If pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing health conditions, consult your physician before use.*
Product Specifications
• Serving Size — 2 Capsules
• Vitamin C — 400 mg per serving (from proprietary blend)
• Proprietary Blend — 1,500 mg: Acerola Berry Powder (Malpighia emarginata) and Ascorbic Acid
• Other Ingredients — Vegetarian cellulose capsules, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate
• Form — Vegetarian capsules
• Free From — Non-GMO; gluten-free*
• Quality — Third-party tested for identity, purity & potency
3rd-Party Testing: Every batch is independently verified for identity, purity, and potency.
Click here to see our 3rd-party testing.*
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Ultra Acerola-C — delivers 400 mg Vitamin C per serving for immune, collagen & antioxidant support. Vegetarian capsules. Third-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
