Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate, is a vitamin found in various foods and also sold as a dietary supplement. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in tissue repair and enzymatic production of some neurotransmitters. Necessary for several enzymes in the body to work and important for immune system function
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. Therefore, water-soluble vitamin C is not stored in the body. Excessive amounts of vitamins that your body does not need are excreted from the body