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MSH: 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.,NCI: The functional and primary form of vitamin C; it is the enolic form of an alpha-ketolactone.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Vitamin C is an <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/antioxidants.html'>antioxidant</a>. Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation. Vitamin C is important for your skin, bones, and connective tissue. It promotes healing and helps the body absorb iron.</p><p>Vitamin C comes from fruits and vegetables. Good sources include citrus, red and green pe