How It’s Made
Ingredient Origins
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
Still have questions?
- Where is this product manufactured?
- The final product is blended and packaged in Arizona, USA, by Arizona Nutritional Supplements (ANS). To see where the ingredients originate, check the ingredients section. Most of our products use ingredients from around the globe.
See all questions and answers- Why are ingredients sourced from China?
- Suppliers in China are required by U.S. law to meet the same safety standards as suppliers in the U.S. or any other country.
- What is the difference between a supplement in a tablet and a capsule?
- In a tablet, the supplement formulation is compressed, whereas a capsule is used as the vessel to hold a powdered supplement formulation. The formulation remains a powder inside the capsule.
- How long are supplements potent?
- Supplements degrade naturally over time at varying rates. We test our supplements potency after each production and include those results on the certificate of analysis. This means that the potency for your bottle may be lower than appears on the certificate of analysis depending on its age. To ensure you get the most from our product, we designed our shelf-life to account for this.
- What is magnesium stearate? Why is it added to the supplement?
- Magnesium stearate is made through the reaction of magnesium oxide, stearic acid, and water. We use it to lubricate the final blend so the formula can be easily run on manufacturing equipment.
- What is stearic acid? Why is it added to the supplement?
- Stearic acid is a waxy powder. We use it to prevent ingredients from clumping and from sticking to the tablet press.
- What is silicon dioxide? Why is it added to the supplement?
- Stearic acid is a waxy powder. We use it to prevent ingredients from clumping and from sticking to the tablet press.
- What is microcrystalline cellulose? Why is it added to the supplement?
- Microcrystalline cellulose is a refined wood pulp. It is used to prevent the supplement formula from caking to ensure that each capsule is consistently filled.
- How did you verify the safety and quality of this product?
- We developed a robust program that includes testing the raw materials and finished products for integrity (microbial, heavy metal, and chemical), purity (identity and authenticity), and potency (concentration of ingredients) to ensure their safety and quality.
- How did you establish the safety and quality standards for this product?
- Amazon Elements quality standards are based on industry practices, state and federal guidelines, and consultation with scientific research and analysis, in addition to risk assessment of the raw materials, products, and manufacturing facility.
- Who tests the supplement?
- We use the ANS state-of-the-art facility as well as ISO accredited third-party labs to validate the potency, purity, and integrity of our products. Each lab is responsible for performing different tests.
- What is an ISO accredited lab?
- Accreditation is the formal recognition by an independent body that a lab operates according to international standards developed by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
- Is this the certificate of analysis for my supplement?
- The certificate of analysis on this page is from our latest batch of product. You can access the certificate for your supplement by scanning the barcode on the bottle. Simply open the Amazon mobile app, click the camera icon in the search bar, and scan your bottle’s barcode.
- How do I access the certificate of analysis for my bottle?
- This can be accessed through the code located on the front of your bottle. Simply open the Amazon mobile app, tap the camera icon in the search bar, and scan the barcode on your bottle.
- Does this supplement contain allergens?
- This supplement is free of the eight ingredients designated as major food allergens by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004. These ingredients are: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans.
- I took this supplement and now I feel sick. What should I do?
- Please contact your health care practitioner. You can also call our customer service at 877-485-0385 or send a letter to the address listed on the bottle to report any adverse event you experienced as a result of taking this supplement.
- Lysine Complex with vitamin C, Echinacea, and a variety of harvested ingredients
- – 195 tablets
- – 2 month supply (taken daily at the listed serving size)
- – Made in a Good Manufacturing Practices facility
- – An Amazon brand