vitamin C
noun
: a water-soluble vitamin C6H8O6 found in plants and especially in fruits and leafy vegetables or made synthetically and used in the prevention and treatment of scurvy and as an antioxidant for foods
called also ascorbic acid
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This vegetable provides more than half your DV of immune-boosting vitamin C and about 4 g of filling protein.
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Christine Mattheis, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
The new chain is a stand-alone outpost where customers can pick up both familiar McDonald's items and new menu offerings including add-on items like popping boba, flavor syrups, energy and vitamin C shots.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Glycerin and vitamin C work to hydrate skin and add luminosity, while SPF 40 offers protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Take iron supplements alongside vitamin C: Taking an iron supplement with a source of vitamin C, such as orange juice, bell peppers, or a vitamin C supplement, can further enhance iron absorption.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
Finding ingredients to penetrate our drier, thicker body skin, eventually resulted in Body Reform’s brightening vitamin C, plumping amino acid, and KP-reducing Hydronesis™ formula.
—Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
Oranges: These bright citrus fruits contain about 92% of your daily vitamin C requirement.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
Short of selling their recommendations, doctors are paid to stand very close to a particular vitamin C serum and explain why vitamin C can make your skin glow.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 21 Mar. 2024
No Skin care routine: AM: vitamin C serum, hyaluronic acid serum, SPF.
—Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
Christine Mattheis, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
The new chain is a stand-alone outpost where customers can pick up both familiar McDonald's items and new menu offerings including add-on items like popping boba, flavor syrups, energy and vitamin C shots.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Glycerin and vitamin C work to hydrate skin and add luminosity, while SPF 40 offers protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Take iron supplements alongside vitamin C: Taking an iron supplement with a source of vitamin C, such as orange juice, bell peppers, or a vitamin C supplement, can further enhance iron absorption.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
Finding ingredients to penetrate our drier, thicker body skin, eventually resulted in Body Reform’s brightening vitamin C, plumping amino acid, and KP-reducing Hydronesis™ formula.
—Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
Oranges: These bright citrus fruits contain about 92% of your daily vitamin C requirement.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
Short of selling their recommendations, doctors are paid to stand very close to a particular vitamin C serum and explain why vitamin C can make your skin glow.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 21 Mar. 2024
No Skin care routine: AM: vitamin C serum, hyaluronic acid serum, SPF.
—Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
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