vitamin C

Definition of vitamin C

: 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

Examples of vitamin C in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rose hips are a rich source of vitamin C and are used in herbal teas, jam, jelly, marmalade, syrup, soup, beverages, and pies. — Jim Gilbert, Star Tribune, "Taste the variety of a November in Minnesota's outdoors," 12 Nov. 2020 The high heat used in the canning process actually destroys most of the vitamin C in canned fruits and vegetables. — Popular Science, "How to stock your pantry to endure a long, uncertain winter," 9 Nov. 2020 The high heat used in the canning process actually destroys most of the vitamin C in canned fruits and vegetables. — Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life, "How to Stock Up on Food and Supplies for a Long, Uncertain Winter," 31 Oct. 2020 High levels of vitamin C can help to speed up healing, which is important after giving birth, whether vaginally or via cesarean. — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, "The best postnatal vitamin of 2020," 17 Oct. 2020 Plus, foods filled with vitamin C like oranges, bell peppers and broccoli can help your body absorb the extra iron, so try pairing them together, like a great stir-fry. — Noel Cody, Essence, "How to Help Heavy Periods," 9 Dec. 2020 After washing with a gentle, nonsoap cleanser, a vitamin C serum is the first thing that hits my face. — Angelique Serrano, Allure, "The Morning and Night Skin-Care Routines of 4 Dermatologists," 15 Nov. 2020 The result: Hyper Skin's 15% vitamin C serum, formulated with kojic acid, turmeric, and licorice root extract to subdue stubborn dark spots. — Chelsea Hall, Marie Claire, "The 43 Black-Owned Beauty Brands We'll Never Stop Talking About," 28 Oct. 2020 Loh also suggests ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, may have a role in COVID-19 treatment and details an upcoming Cleveland Clinic clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of zinc, ascorbic acid or a combination for coronavirus treatment. — Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY, "Fact check: Melatonin could help against COVID-19, but more studies are needed," 24 Nov. 2020

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11 Jan 2021

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“Vitamin C.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20C. Accessed 20 Jan. 2021.

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