Debunking the Myth: What is the Name of Fake Vitamin C?
                                
                                
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                                A common point of confusion is the notion of 'fake vitamin C', a misnomer often used to describe synthetic ascorbic acid or certain derivatives, but the real issue lies in how our bodies utilize different forms of this essential nutrient. This article clarifies the distinction between chemically-identical synthetic versions and those found naturally in whole foods.