Introduction: Today, cancer is one of the most important causes of death. This disease has various types and so far, several methods are known for its diagnosis and treatment.
Methods: The main known method for treating all types of cancer is chemotherapy and radiation therapy. In addition to these methods, doctors suggest drugs and special diet to deal with this disease. One of the compounds that has attracted the attention of doctors and researchers in recent years is ascorbic acid.
Results: Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is important for preventing and slowing the progression of many diseases, including sepsis, periodontal diseases, and cancer. This vitamin is a type of water-soluble vitamin, has an important function as an antioxidant, and was discovered as an anti-scurvy agent. Also, vitamin C is an important nutrient that has a reducing effect, destroys free radicals and acts as an enzyme cofactor in cells. This combination is widely used in food and cosmetics.
Conclusion: Therefore, in this article, the results of the antioxidant effects of ascorbic acid in the treatment of cancer have been investigated.
Keywords: Key words: vitamin C - intravenous injection - oral use - complementary therapy