Review of the Effects of Vitamin C on Wound Healing

Background: The healing process is one of the main issues for the medical and general population. Studies have shown that vitamin C can accelerate this process, in this study, we aimed to review the effects of vitamin C on wound healing. Methods: We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, and Elsevier databases for studies with the keywords “vitamin C” OR “ascorbic acid” AND “wound healing” OR “wound repair.” Studies from the start of 2013 to the end of 2023 were reviewed. Results: Few studies have evaluated the effects of Vitamin C on wound healing. Six studies were assessed, which found that vitamin C significantly improves wound healing, closure, post-healing appearance, decreased bacterial load, and inflammatory markers. Conclusion: Given that only a few studies have confirmed the effects of Vitamin C on wound healing, further studies are required to appropriately confirm the association.