The Vitamin

C

The Vitamin

C

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Outline

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Functions & Roles of Vitamin C

Promotes protein synthesis

Absorption

Regenerates

Co-Enzyme

Functions & Roles of Vitamin C

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Vitamin C as an Antioxidant

Ascorbic Acid

Dehydroascorbic acid

Therapeutic - Vitamin C

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Therapeutic - Vitamin C

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Form of Vitamin C

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Consumption- Vitamin C

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/chp/cdrr/nutrition/facts/vitaminc.html

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Vitamin C - Food Sources

http://www.ironmagazine.com/2013/vitamin-c-post-workout-lowers-cortisol-increases-recovery/

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Vitamin C Toxicity-Related Problems

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Vitamin C - Deficiency

Scorbutic Gums

Pinpoint Hemorrhages

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Vitamin C Deficiency: Scurvy

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Signs and Symptoms of Scurvy

Bleeding

Lack of Healing

Brittle Bones

Anemia

Infection

Muscles deteriorate

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Vitamin C HIGHLIGHTS

Vitamin CRDA Men: 90 mg/day Women: 75 mg/day Smokers: +35 mg/day

Upper Level Intake for Adults: 2000 mg/day

Destroyed by heat and oxygen

Raw Fruits and vegetables every day

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