[Pharmacological possibilities of vitamin C in oncology]

Vnitr Lek. 2022 Summer;68(2):131-134.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Ascorbic acid is a well-described molecule which acts as a cofactor in many reactions and mediates a variety of biological functions. Despite its simple structure, vitamin C has a wide range of interesting effects that bring enormous potential to the clinical practice. The article summarizes available data on efficacy and safety in oncology.

Keywords: Safety; Vitamin C; effect; oncology; pharmacology; safety.

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants
  • Ascorbic Acid* / pharmacology
  • Ascorbic Acid* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Vitamins* / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Vitamins
  • Ascorbic Acid