Vitamin C

CAS No. 50-81-7

Applications of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1. Antioxidant Activity

   Powerful antioxidant that scavenges free radicals, protects cells from oxidative stress, and reduces damage from environmental pollutants and UV radiation.

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3. Collagen Synthesis

   Essential cofactor for collagen biosynthesis, promoting skin elasticity, wound healing, and maintaining healthy blood vessels, bones, cartilage and teeth.

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5. Immune System Support

   Enhances the function of immune cells, supports the body’s defense against infections, and helps reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms.

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7. Iron Absorption Promotion

   Improves the intestinal absorption of non-heme iron, making it important in preventing and treating iron deficiency anemia.

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9. Skin Care & Cosmetics

   Widely used in skincare products for brightening, anti-aging, fading dark spots, inhibiting melanin production, and repairing damaged skin.

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11. Food Industry

    Used as a nutritional fortifier and antioxidant preservative in beverages, bakery products, meat products, fruit juices and canned foods to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life.

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13. Feed Additive

    Added to animal feed to improve growth performance, enhance immunity, and reduce stress in livestock, poultry and aquatic animals.

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15. Pharmaceutical Uses

    Used for the prevention and treatment of vitamin C deficiency, scurvy, and as an adjuvant therapy in various clinical conditions.