Vitamin
ascorbic acid
a·scor·bic ac·id [ uh-skawr-bik as-id ]
Brand Names:
Ascor; Cemill 1000; Cemill 500; Concept OB; C-Time; Dialyvite 800; Dialyvite 800 with Iron; Dialyvite 800 with Zinc; Ferocon; Ferotrinsic; Ferralet 90; Ferraplus; Ferrex 150 Plus; Folitab; Folivane-F; Halls Defense; Hematogen; Hemax; Icar C; Icar-C Plus; Infuvite; Infuvite Pediatric; Integra F; Irospan Tablet; Lactocal; Macuvite with Lutein; MoviPrep; Multi-Delyn; MVC-Fluoride; MVI Pediatric; N Ice with Vitamin C; Natelle; Nephrocaps; Ocuvite; Ocuvite Lutein; Poly-Vi-Sol; Poly-Vi-Sol with Iron; PreserVision; PreserVision with Lutein; Rena-Vite; Tri-Vi-Sol; Vitafol-One; Vitron-C Reformulated Jul 2016
Effect:
Cellular Activity Alteration
May Treat:
Common Cold;
Methemoglobinemia;
Scurvy;
Tyrosinemias;
Wounds, Penetrating
More Information:
Definitions related to ascorbic acid:
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(vitamin c) Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It is important for your skin, bones, and connective tissue. It promotes healing and helps the body absorb iron. Vitamin C comes from fruits and vegetables. Good sources include citrus, red and green peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, and greens. Some juices and cereals have added vitamin C. Some people may need extra vitamin C: Pregnant/breastfeeding women; Smokers; People recovering from surgery; Burn victims.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A natural water-soluble vitamin (Vitamin C). Ascorbic acid is a potent reducing and antioxidant agent that functions in fighting bacterial infections, in detoxifying reactions, and in the formation of collagen in fibrous tissue, teeth, bones, connective tissue, skin, and capillaries. Found in citrus and other fruits, and in vegetables, vitamin C cannot be produced or stored by humans and must be obtained in the diet. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Ascorbic acid helps fight infections, heal wounds, and keep tissues healthy. It is an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). Ascorbic acid is found in all fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits, strawberries, cantaloupe, green peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, leafy greens, and potatoes. It is water-soluble (can dissolve in water) and must be taken in every day. Ascorbic acid is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A six carbon compound related to glucose. It is found naturally in citrus fruits and many vegetables. Ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient in human diets, and necessary to maintain connective tissue and bone. Its biologically active form, vitamin C, functions as a reducing agent and coenzyme in several metabolic pathways. Vitamin C is considered an antioxidant.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The functional and primary form of vitamin C; it is the enolic form of an alpha-ketolactone.CRCH Nutrition TerminologyCancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
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