Ascorbic Acid Powder 454.6 grams (16 oz) Item Catalog Number: 080 Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a white, crystalline, water-soluble substance found in citrus fruits and green vegetables. As an antioxidant, vitamin C scavenges free radicals in the body and protects tissues from oxidative stress. More vitamin C is contained in the adrenal glands than any other organ in the body and is required at higher levels during times of stress. 19-21 Vitamin C is a vital cofactor to the formation of collagen, the connective tissue that supports arterial walls, skin, bones, and teeth.
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