Ascorbic acid has been known as an important vitamin to
build up resistance and to strengthen the immune system. While it can also be
attained by eating fruits and vegetables, ascorbic acid is more popular in
drugstores as a dietary supplement in single or in combination types. Ascorbic
acid is usually prescribed in individuals – young and old, to prevent cough and
colds. Doctors also use it as an adjunct with other medications (e.g. cough and colds and antibiotic) to
speed up healing.
Ascorbic acid is a good choice as a daily supplement. However,
with stomach irritation as its major side-effect some vitamin C users tend to use
sodium ascorbate – a counterpart on ascorbic acid.
