Ingredient

Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic acid acts as vitamin C and plays a role in antioxidant action and vitamin supplementation in the body.

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MFDS ingredient code M088252

What does it do?

Ascorbic acid is a form of water-soluble vitamin C and an essential nutrient for the human body. It is primarily used in pharmaceuticals to prevent and treat vitamin C deficiency, as well as an antioxidant. It also helps in blood formation and maintaining nervous system function.

Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant in the body, removing reactive oxygen species and reducing cellular damage. It also promotes collagen synthesis to maintain tissue health and aids in iron absorption, contributing to the prevention of anemia. In the nervous system, it plays a necessary role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters.

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Good to know

Unlike other vitamin C derivatives, ascorbic acid exerts its antioxidant effects directly in the body. It can be administered through various routes (oral, injection), and its absorption and action in the body are well understood. As a representative form of vitamin C, it is widely used in pharmaceuticals.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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