Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate)
For the body system: Adrenal Glands

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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Vitamin C, including its fat-soluble derivative ascorbyl palmitate, has some scientific basis for being associated with adrenal gland support, but the evidence is limited and not robust. The adrenal glands have one of the highest concentrations of vitamin C in the human body, and vitamin C is involved in the biosynthesis of cortisol and other adrenal hormones. Classic animal studies and some human data suggest that vitamin C is rapidly depleted from the adrenal glands during periods of stress, implying a greater demand for this nutrient during such times. Historical use and theoretical models propose that supplementation may help the adrenals cope with stress and hormone production, but clinical trials specifically examining ascorbyl palmitate for adrenal support are lacking. Most evidence is derived from studies of plain ascorbic acid, not the palmitate ester. Ascorbyl palmitate is used in supplements for its fat solubility, possibly aiding cellular uptake, but this has not been demonstrated to specifically benefit adrenal function in humans. Overall, while there is a plausible biological rationale and some traditional use, current evidence supporting ascorbyl palmitate supplementation for adrenal health is weak and indirect.

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Other body systems supported by Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate)

Adrenal Cortex
Adrenal Glands
Arteries
Capillaries
Gums
Immune System
Mucus Membranes
Skin

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