This product is truly amazing. I was diagnosed with UCTD (undifferentiated connective tissue disease) early this year and have been searching for natural ways to ease the symptoms. When I first took this stuff I had a pounding Migraine headache for 2 weeks, bit I'm just chalking that up to vitamin C detox symptom, because after 2 weeks of taking this I felt AMAZING. My nasty symptoms were almost non existent (minus the Raynuads because NOTHING works for that). I would HIGHLY recommend this product for anybody that is suffering from some sort of ailment. The bad reviews are probably coming from people who are not sick and can't tell the difference anyway. My husband says that it looks and feels like a luge going down your throat....and he's right. I drink wheat powder shots in the morning and I just put this in the bottom of the glass and stir it up. It doesn't break up very easily and it also tastes horrible so big gulps are the way to go. I honestly like the fact that it looks gross and tastes horrible because when I take normal vitamin C that tastes like candy...I know it's not really doing anything for my body. This product is the real deal. I take ALOT of vitamins and powders and I can honestly say I rely on this product the most to make me feel good and keep me healthy. Yes the price makes me cringe too but it's worth it. I take one every other day so it lasts longer. For people that are looking at this for natural ways to cure yourself....DO IT! My doctor threw steroids and an anti-depressant in my face and kicked me out of his office. We cannot rely on doctors anymore, all they care about is $$$. We must FIX the problem and cure ourselves. Good luck on your journey to recovery