MAGNESIUM ASCORBICUM
\maɡnˈiːzi͡əm ɐskˈɔːbɪkəm], \maɡnˈiːziəm ɐskˈɔːbɪkəm], \m_a_ɡ_n_ˈiː_z_iə_m ɐ_s_k_ˈɔː_b_ɪ_k_ə_m]\
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A six carbon compound related to glucose. It is found naturally in citrus fruits and many vegetables. Ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient in human diets, and necessary to maintain connective tissue and bone. Its biologically active form, vitamin C, functions as a reducing agent and coenzyme in several metabolic pathways. Vitamin C is considered an antioxidant.
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