Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin C (ascorbic palmitate)
For the body system: Capillaries

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Vitamin C, including in its fat-soluble ester form ascorbyl palmitate, is scientifically recognized for its role in supporting vascular health, including the integrity and function of capillaries. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is crucial for the biosynthesis of collagen, a fundamental structural component of blood vessel walls. Deficiency in vitamin C leads to weakened capillaries, manifesting clinically as easy bruising, bleeding gums, and, in severe cases, scurvy—conditions directly related to compromised capillary integrity. Multiple clinical and preclinical studies demonstrate that adequate vitamin C intake strengthens capillary walls and reduces capillary fragility. For example, research published in journals such as the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Thrombosis Research has shown vitamin C supplementation can decrease capillary permeability and reduce the incidence of petechiae and purpura in deficient individuals.

Ascorbyl palmitate, specifically, is often used as a fat-soluble alternative to ascorbic acid in supplements and food fortification, with similar physiological effects once metabolized. However, most direct evidence pertains to ascorbic acid, with ascorbyl palmitate presumed effective based on its conversion to active vitamin C in the body. While the evidence is robust for vitamin C in general, the body of research for ascorbyl palmitate specifically is smaller, but the general consensus is that it is an effective source of vitamin C for supporting capillary health.

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Other body systems supported by Vitamin C (ascorbic palmitate)

Adrenal Glands
Arteries
Capillaries
Gums
Heart
Immune System
Mucus Membranes
Skin

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