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As the sodium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), it is known as mineral ascorbate. As a food additive, it has the E number E301 and is used as an antioxidant and an acidity regulator. It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, USA, and Australia and NewZealand.
Sodium ascorbate can reverse the development of atherosclerotic disease, helps in heart attack prevention. In addition, sodium ascorbate plays a significant role in the elimination of chronic and acute infections. Moreover, it is considered to be an anti-cancer agent. Sodium ascorbate produces the cytotoxic effect in an array of malignant cell lines, which include melanoma cells that are particularly susceptible.