#cellular health
- Antioxidant — A chemical substance, organic compound, or mineral capable of delaying, inhibiting, or preventing the oxidation of other molecules by neutralizing free radicals and reducing cellular oxidative stress; in an industrial sense, an additive used to prevent the degradation of materials, polymers, or food spoilage.
- Ascorbic — Relating to or belonging to ascorbic acid; a term used almost exclusively within the phrase 'ascorbic acid', which represents the official chemical name for Vitamin C. It is a water-soluble organic compound with potent antioxidant properties, holding a vital structural role in collagen synthesis, immune system function, iron absorption, and the prevention of scurvy.