Overview
Fat-soluble vitamin C ester.
Mechanism of action
Lipid-soluble vitamin C derivative.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Skin antioxidant
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Skin irritation topical
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Autoimmune disease (theoretical immune activation)
- ·Immunosuppressants
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Ascorbyl palmitate skin
Pinnell SR, et al.
Mechanistic review
Topical antioxidant.
PubMed: Ascorbyl Palmitate — Skin antioxidant
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