Ascorbic acid, commonly known as Vitamin C, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for various bodily functions, including immune system support, collagen synthesis, and antioxidant protection. It canno...
Ascorbic acid, commonly known as Vitamin C, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for various bodily functions, including immune system support, collagen synthesis, and antioxidant protection. It cannot be produced by the human body and must be obtained through diet or supplementation.
Key Information
Inside Body Harmful Score
Outside Body Harmful Score
Common Dosage
500-1000mg daily
Source Type
synthetic
Production Process
Ascorbic acid is typically produced through a multi-step chemical synthesis process, often involving the Reichstein process or modifications thereof, starting from glucose.
Use Type
BothPotential Benefits
Accelerates and supports the body's natural wound repair processes. This includes reducing inflammation, promoting collagen synthesis, increasing cell proliferation, and facilitating angiogenesis, leading to faster wound closure, reduced scarring, and decreased infection risk.
Protects cells from damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Boosts immune function and reduces oxidative stress.
Promotes collagen production for healthy skin and tissues.
Ceruloplasmin, a copper-containing enzyme, oxidizes ferrous iron to ferric iron, which is essential for iron transport via transferrin and cellular iron uptake. This process ensures adequate iron availability for oxygen transport and other vital bodily functions.
Possible Side Effects
Benzene formation is the production of benzene, a carcinogen, from substances or their breakdown. This can occur when preservatives like benzoic or sorbic acid degrade in the presence of Vitamin C, metal ions, and heat/light, posing cancer risks.
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