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Ascorbic acid
Clinical trialMechanism of Action
Historically used for scurvy prevention; contributes to antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory properties
Research Notes
SorrelWestern
Vitamin C is the best-established antioxidant vitamin. Sorrel was historically valued as an anti-scorbutic.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Vitamin C
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Ascorbic acid
Vitamin CBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties
Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
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