Vitamin C May Prevent Skin Damage

Miami, FL (AHN) – Vitamin C has long been touted for its role in strengthening the immune system, but new research suggests it could protect the skin as well.

Researchers from the University of Leicester and the Institute for Molecular and Cellular Biology on Portugal said in a statement that a form of vitamin C helps promote wound healing and also helps protect the DNA damage of skin cells.

Specifically, the researchers said a form of the vitamin, ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, may help repair skin damage caused by exposure to the sun.

The researchers said their study has the potential to lead to preventive medications and treatments for skin damage, and help in treating and preventing skin cancer.

The study is published in the journal, Free Radical Biology and Medicine.

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