This accelerated maturation means the wound progresses through healing phases more quickly, potentially reducing the window of vulnerability where complications can develop
Metabolites 12:1128 Xu C, Yu H, Li L, Li M, Qiu X, Fan X, Fan Y, Shan L (2022) Effects of dietary vitamin C on the growth performance, biochemical parameters, and antioxidant activity of coho salmon Oncorhynchus kisutch (Walbaum, 1792) Postsmolts
The inorganic form is more toxic
Multiple clinical and laboratory studies have linked it to increased collagen and elastin production, improved wound healing, and visible improvements in firmness and fine lines (research summarised in Briefings in Functional Genomics, 2013, and the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015)