Living Vitamin C™, 60 Vegetarian Caplets

Garden of Life Living Vitamin C™, 60 Vegetarian Caplets received a product quality score of 75/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 4 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 4 inactive ingredients, 1 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Garden of Life, holds a brand trust score of 77/100 with 9 verified certifications including B Corp Certified, Consumerlab, Gluten Free Gfco, Informed Sport.

Garden of Life Living Vitamin C™, 60 Vegetarian Caplets contains 4 active ingredients: Vitamin C (from Organic Acerola Cherry) (250 mg), Organic Living Vitamin C ComplexOrganic Acerola Cherry, Organic Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia) (fruit) (1.1 g), Organic Whole Citrus BlendOrganic Lemon (whole fruit), Organic Orange (whole fruit), Organic Mandarin Orange (whole fruit), Organic Grapefruit (whole fruit), Other Organic Citrus (400 mg), Organic Antioxidant Berry BlendOrganic Strawberry (fruit), Organic Tart Cherry (fruit), Organic Blackberry (fruit), Organic Blueberry (fruit), Organic Raspberry (fruit), Organic Brown Rice (80 mg). Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 280% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Garden of Life Living Vitamin C™, 60 Vegetarian Caplets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Garden of Life receives a brand trust score of 77/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States, the company offers 238 products in their lineup. They hold 9 verified certifications including B Corp Certified, Consumerlab, Gluten Free Gfco, Informed Sport. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Garden of Life has 2 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

The optimal dosage depends on your individual health needs, age, sex, and current nutrient levels. Recommended daily amounts are established by health authorities but may vary from therapeutic doses used in clinical research. It's important to check the Supplement Facts label for the exact amount per serving and compare it against the % Daily Value. Some supplements provide mega-doses well above the Daily Value, which may not be necessary and in some cases could be harmful — particularly for fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) that accumulate in the body. GoodSupp's efficacy analysis evaluates whether a product's dosages align with clinically studied amounts. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized dosage recommendations.

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The optimal dosage depends on your individual health needs, age, sex, and current nutrient levels. Recommended daily amounts are established by health authorities but may vary from therapeutic doses used in clinical research. It's important to check the Supplement Facts label for the exact amount per serving and compare it against the % Daily Value. Some supplements provide mega-doses well above the Daily Value, which may not be necessary and in some cases could be harmful — particularly for fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) that accumulate in the body. GoodSupp's efficacy analysis evaluates whether a product's dosages align with clinically studied amounts. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized dosage recommendations.