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An Overview of:
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Revision A (12/17/2009)
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Contents:
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“Take Aways” Summary Page
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Excerpts of Interest from:
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Handbook of Vitamins3
rd
Edition – Revised and ExpandedRucker, Suttie, McCormick, & MachlinISBN: 0-8247-0428-2
NOTES:
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Excerpts of special interest are highlighted in
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My comments are highlighted in
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TAKE-AWAYS:
Here are some of the more interesting “take-aways” from this summary document:
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Death due to cardiovascular disease is inversely related to regular use of vitamin C supplements.
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Cancer incidence and deaths appear inversely related to regular use of vitamin C supplements.
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Diabetes mellitus was further shown to be associated with reduced plasma levels of ascorbic acid.
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Ascorbic acid is the cell’s universal reducing agent / effective antioxidant.
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Humans do NOT synthesize their own Vitamin C – it MUST be supplemented in some form
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Black currant, brussels sprouts, kale, parsley, rose hips, and peppers are some of the highest VitaminC foods readily available.
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Newborn animals die quickly when the standard ascorbic acid processes are interfered with
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Many hormones / related processes are dependent on ascorbic acid
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Helps maintain good LDL cholesterol levels
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[Ascorbic acid deficiency induced] oxidative damage to DNA increases the risk of mutations, and inturn, is a risk factor in cancer or birth defects
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Help[s] combat viral activity
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Enhances collagen & elastin assembly [collagen – the MAIN connective tissue in mammals]
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The current vitamin C recommendation for smokers is about 40% greater than that for nonsmokers.
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Vitamin C is an effective antihistamine and lessens respiratory infection symptoms.
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Vitamin C intake is positively associated with bone mineral density.
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