ascorbic acid
Scurvy prevention compound
Ascorbic acid is the chemical name for vitamin C, an essential nutrient found in citrus fruits and vegetables.
The term appears in scientific contexts, nutrition labels, and ingredient lists: Contains ascorbic acid as a preservative.
Deficiency causes scurvy—the name derives from Latin for "without scurvy."
Ionized form of C
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- molecular structureArrangement of atoms in compound
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
instability · degradation · proline · lysine · enzymatic · reducing agent
Lack of something needed
- supplementSomething added to complete
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- absorptionProcess of taking in
dietary · fortification · RDA · megadose · water-soluble · fruits · vegetables · daily intake
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- orangeCitrus with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- tangerineSmall, loose-skinned citrus
mandarin · clementine · yuzu · kumquat · pomelo · blood orange · key lime · citron
Pathogen-fighting components of plasma
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- immune functionBody's defensive capability
- phagocytesCells that engulf debris
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
Chemically reactive atomic fragments
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
- reducing agentElectron-donating chemical species
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
Creating skin's support protein
- brighteningIncreasing in light
- serumBlood's watery portion
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
- photoagingUV-caused skin deterioration
dark spots · sun damage · wrinkle reduction · elasticity · complexion · topical · glow · firmness
ascorbate
Ionized form of C
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- molecular structureArrangement of atoms in compound
pH · instability · degradation · proline · lysine · enzymatic · reducing agent
deficiency
Lack of something needed
- supplementSomething added to complete
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
absorption · dietary · fortification · RDA · megadose · water-soluble · fruits · vegetables · daily intake · recommended dose
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- orangeCitrus with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
tangerine · mandarin · clementine · yuzu · kumquat · pomelo · blood orange · key lime · citron · acerola
white blood cells
Pathogen-fighting components of plasma
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- immune functionBody's defensive capability
- phagocytesCells that engulf debris
T-cells · wound healing · tissue repair · recovery · common cold
free radicals
Chemically reactive atomic fragments
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
- reducing agentElectron-donating chemical species
- stabilityResistance to displacement
collagen production
Creating skin's support protein
- brighteningIncreasing in light
- serumBlood's watery portion
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
dark spots · photoaging · sun damage · wrinkle reduction · elasticity · complexion · topical · glow · firmness · dermatology
- sugar acids
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- baking ingredientsflour, wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, butter
- sour foodslemon, lime, vinegar, pickle, grapefruit
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
ascorbic acidiron
Element twenty-six
calcium · zinc · minerals · magnesium · trace elements
ascorbic acidoxidizing agent
Electron-accepting chemical species
oxidant · base · alkali · sodium hydroxide · free radical
ascorbic acidtoxin
Biological-origin harm agent
poison · carcinogen · free radicals · scurvy · deficiency