In Nature Vitamin C is only found with all the beneficial food factor such as bioflavonoids intact. Complex C DailyFoods® contains 250 mg of FoodState® Vitamin C as food. Complete C DailyFoods® is formulated with 100% FoodState® nutrients. FoodState® Nutrients have the inherent benefits of Protein Chaperones - The Nutrient Delivery Factors Found in Food. Protein Chaperones are the intelligence that is necessary for nutrient delivery and utilization.FoodState® nutrients have moderate potencies like those found in FOOD. These potencies facilitate utilization and reduces potential for side-effects. Benefits are enhanced with the addition of phyto-nutrient rich concentrated fruit and vegetable extracts.FoodState® Vitamin C is 10 times less acidic than regular Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), therefore it is Naturally Buffered and gentler on the stomach.