Ascorbic AcidAntioxidant ProtectionPure PowderPharmaceutical GradeNon-GMOA Dietary SupplementVegetarian/VeganKosherVitaminsFamily Owned Since 1968GMP Quality AssuredVitamin C is a water soluble nutrient well known for its vital role in the immune system. Vitamin C is necessary for the production of collagen (a structural protein in connective tissue) and is therefore important for skin, bone, and joint health. Vitamin C is needed for amino acid metabolism and the utilization of many nutrients such as folic acid and iron. It is also a highly effective antioxidant that can protect the body's cells and molecules from damage by free radicals and reactive oxygen species generated during normal metabolism and exposure to environmental stressors.Fine Ascorbic Acid dissolves more readily in liquids than regular crystalline ascorbic acid. This product is Pharmaceutical Grade.