Ascorbic Acid May Prevent Lead-Induced Hypertension via Nitric Oxide!

"ascorbic acid as an antioxidant prevents the lead induced hypertension. This effect may be mediated by inhibition of NOc oxidation and thereby increasing availability of NO."

Effect of ascorbic acid supplementation on nitric oxide metabolites and systolic blood pressure in rats exposed to lead Mohammad A, Ali N, Reza B, Ali K - Indian J Pharmacol:

Scientists have uncovered a new role played by Vitamin C in protecting the skin.

Scientists have uncovered a new role played by Vitamin C in protecting the skin.