Acerola Supplements

Why choose acerola for vitamin C

Acerola cherries pack an unusually high amount of vitamin C — far more by weight than citrus — which makes them a favourite whole-food source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps support normal immune function and the body’s formation of collagen for skin and connective tissue. Because acerola is a fruit rather than an isolated nutrient, it also brings naturally occurring bioflavonoids along with the vitamin C.

Whole-food acerola vs synthetic vitamin C

Most standard vitamin C supplements use ascorbic acid made in a lab. Acerola delivers vitamin C in its natural fruit form, alongside the other plant compounds found in the cherry. Both raise your vitamin C intake; some people simply prefer a food-based source. Acerola powders also tend to be easy to add to drinks and recipes.

How to use it

Acerola powder mixes easily into water, juice or a smoothie — follow the serving size on your product, since concentrated powders vary in how much vitamin C they provide per scoop. Acerola also appears as the vitamin C source within some multi-ingredient formulas. Take it any time of day, with or without food.

Acerola and vitamin C in Canada

We stock acerola in Canada and ship from our Ontario warehouse. For more options, explore our wider vitamin C, immune health, antioxidants and collagen collections.