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Glossary: Ascorbate
 

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Definition of Ascorbate
A mineral salt of ascorbic acid (i.e., vitamin C) that aids in the absorption of both vitamin C and the mineral.


 
Topics Related to Ascorbate
Birth Control Pill IssuesThe Condition
"...Insufficient intake of ascorbate is also associated with an increased risk of cervical dysplasia..."

Calcium

As A Treatment
"...Calcium comes in various forms ... Calcium Ascorbate: A salt form of Calcium (9%) with Ascorbic Acid (up to 85% Vit..."

Coronary Disease / Heart Attack

Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
"...Furthermore, vitamin C deficiency (as indicated by low plasma ascorbate concentration) is a known risk factor for coronary heart disease..."

Magnesium

As A Treatment
"...Magnesium Ascorbate: A salt form of magnesium with the anion ascorbate..."

Manganese

As A Treatment
"...Manganese ascorbate: The salt form of manganese with ascorbic acid..."

Stomach Cancer

Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
"Vitamin C supplementation may help reduce the risk to the development of gastric cancer by increasing ascorbate levels within the stomach and decreasing mucosal DNA damage..."

Test Serum Uric Acid Levels

As A Treatment
"...On the other hand, like other strong reducing substances such as ascorbate, uric acid can also act as a prooxidant, particularly at elevated levels..."

Vitamin C

Related Topic
"...When bound to other nutrients, for example calcium, it would be referred to as "calcium ascorbate"..."





Last updated: Jul 23, 2010



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