Role of Vitamin C in Health and Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Authors

  • Harshita Bordia Doctorate scholar, Deptartment of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan
  • Sarla Lakhawat Professor Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan
  • Prerna Shekhawat Doctorate scholar, Deptartment of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan
  • Khyati Joshi Doctorate scholar, Deptartment of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan
  • Alok Kumar Saini Doctorate scholar, Deptartment of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/aabr.2025.2.1.01

Keywords:

Vitamin C, Health benefits, Dietary sources

Abstract

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin with vital roles in human  health. It functions as a potent antioxidant, supports the immune system, aids  in collagen synthesis, and enhances iron absorption. The deficiency of vitamin  C leads to scurvy, while its adequate intake is associated with numerous health  benefits, including reduced risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease,  cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Supplementation with vitamin C  appears to be able to both prevent and treat respiratory and systemic infections.  This review provides an analysis of the role of vitamin C in health and disease, its  dietary sources, recommended intake, and its therapeutic applications based on  recent literature. 

 

Author Biography

  • Harshita Bordia, Doctorate scholar, Deptartment of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan

    College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of  Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan  

     

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Published

2025-07-16

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Advances in Applied Biological Research Year 2025, (Jan - Jun)

Section

Research Article

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Role of Vitamin C in Health and Disease: A Comprehensive Review. (2025). Advances in Applied Biological Research, 2(1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.48165/aabr.2025.2.1.01