Vitamin C in fruit is naturally part of a total complex that includes ascorbic acid, bioflavonoids and co-factors that aid absorption* Alive! Fruit Source vitamin C is complete vitamin C just as Mother Nature grows it.Alive! Fruit Source Vitamin C derives its entire vitamin C content from one of Mother Nature's most potent fruit sources: organic acerola. Convenient powder drink mix formula makes getting your vitamin C easy.*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.