Ascorbic Acid is another name for Vitamin C.&ampnbsp; Vitamin C is a popular antioxidant and one of the most widely used vitamins in the world.&ampnbsp; Fine Ascorbic acid is a bioavailable form of Vitamin C in a powder form, so it can be combined with other powdered supplements or dissolved in liquid for easy ingestion.From the FDA's website: &ampquot;Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of antioxidant vitamins may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.&ampquot;