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Understanding how ascorbic acid works synergistically with different sources of dietary iron is key.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
Specifically, the manufacturers identified that certain batches of pills have low levels of an inactive ingredient called ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and high levels of impurity in the pills, the company said in an announcement.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
What's more, as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is a nutrient that aids many different parts of the body, including one's muscles, blood vessels, cartilage and bones.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2023
The company alerted its consumers about the voluntary recall on July 29.3
The birth control pills were found to contain low levels of one ingredient—ascorbic acid.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
Beyond its role in improving iron absorption, ascorbic acid offers several other health benefits.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
The company did not immediately respond to a request for more information about the impurity in the pill and the role ascorbic acid plays in it.
—Julianne McShane, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2023
Look for high-quality formulations that provide a sufficient dosage of ascorbic acid.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
There’s no issue with these ingredients—instead, the pills may be missing out on adequate levels of ascorbic acid, which is just another name for vitamin C, Thibodeau said.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
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“Ascorbic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascorbic%20acid. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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ascorbic acid
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ascorbic acid
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