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Facts about Vitamin C

Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is aScurvy is one of the best known effects of
water-soluble vitamin. Contrary to many otherthe C vitamin's deficiency. Symptoms of
animals, humans are unable to make their ownscurvy include increased occurrence of
in their bodies. Since this is the case webruising or bleeding, tooth and hair loss,
must  have  it  in  our  diets.and pains or swellings in the joints. Fatigue
is common with the onset of scurvy, possibly
Vitamin C is needed in our diets to allowresulting from reduced carnitine and
collagen synthesis. Collagen is an importantnorepinephrine. The simple effect of
blood vessel, ligament, tendon and boneconsuming lime or lemon juice is a fast and
structural component. The neurotransmittereffective  relief  method.
'norepinephrine' is able to be synthesized in
the presence of this vitamin.Higher daily levels than the RDA states are
Neurotransmitters are vital for proper braindeemed to be needed to stave off long-term C
functioning and are known to also affectvitamin deficiency-associated chronic
mood. Vitamin C consumption also makesdiseases.
carnitine (essential for transporting fat to
mitochondria in the body's cells) synthesisCardiovascular diseases of coronary heart
possible. Once in the mitochondria fat isdisease and strokes may develop over time if
converted to energy as required. Currentnot enough vitamin C is consumed. A whole
research into this vitamin suggests it mayhost of cancers have been reported as less
aid cholesterol's metabolism to bile acids,likely if sufficient quantities of this
important for controlling levels of bloodvitamin, in the form of fresh fruit and
cholesterol and the likelihood of gallstonevegetables, are consumed. Similarly,
formation  in  the  kidneys.cataracts, a common form of visual impairment
throughout the world, are less likely with
Highly effective as an antioxidant, thissufficient vitamin C intake. Although not yet
vitamin, even when consumed in tinyfully understood, lowered intestinal
quantities, can shield important moleculesabsorption or heightened excretion of lead in
like proteins, lipids, carbohydrates andour urine may be promoted by this vitamin.
nucleic acids (which make up DNA and RNA)The vitamin is well known to aid the
from the damaging effects of free radicalsprevention of pathogens, like the common
and reactive oxygen species which tend tocold,  taking  a  hold.
occur in the presence of toxins, pollution or
just as a byproduct of regular metabolism.Superb sources of ascorbic acid are citrus
There is the possibility that vitamin C hasfruits like grapefruits, oranges and lemons.
the capacity for other antioxidantStrawberries, tomatos, broccoli, potatoes and
regeneration.sweet red peppers. Many foods exist today
that with chemical vitamin C preservers in
When not consumed in healthy quantities thisplace to keep this highly labile vitamin from
particular vitamin's deficiency leads tobeing  quickly  degraded.
various  health  issues.
In the very rare instance of C vitamin
The U.S. recommended daily allowance (RDA)overdose (greater than 10mg/ day/ adult)
for vitamin C is 60mg, for both men andpotential (as yet largely scientifically
women. Smokers are advised to increase theirunproven) toxic effects are birth defects,
intake by 35mg/ day due to smoke increasingcancer, kidney stones, atherosclerosis,
the oxidation of vitamin C therefore loweringrebound scurvy, excess iron absorption and
the  blood  vitamin  C  level.oxidative stress, genetic mutation, vitamin
B-12 deficiency and dental enamel erosion.



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