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What Else Is Vitamin C Called? Other Names and Key Facts

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Over a third of adults in the United States report taking a multivitamin, which almost always contains a hefty dose of vitamin C. But beyond its common moniker, what else is vitamin C called? Scientifically, it's known as L-ascorbic acid, and it plays a critical role in human health.