Is vitamin C 100% ascorbic acid?
                                
                                
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                                The terms 'vitamin C' and 'ascorbic acid' are often used interchangeably, but there's a crucial distinction many people miss. Understanding whether vitamin C is 100% ascorbic acid depends on whether it comes from a whole food source or a synthetic supplement.