http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/node/157 Vitamin C Next in the alphabet of
vitamins is the water soluble Vitamin C. Also known as L-ascorbic acid,
Vitamin C is necessary for a number of important bodily functions such as
protein metabolism, immune function and also the biosynthesis of collagen,
L-carnitine, and certain neurotransmitters. Vitamin C is also known as an
antioxidant vitamin [1]. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements,
“Ongoing research is examining whether vitamin C, by limiting the damaging
effects of free radicals through its antioxidant activity, might help prevent
or delay the development of certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, and
other diseases in which oxidative stress plays a causal role.” There are
many food sources for Vitamin C. The best sources for Vitamin C include:
Citrus fruits, tomatoes and tomato juice, potatoes, red and green peppers,
kiwifruit, broccoli, strawberries, Brussels sprouts, and cantaloupe. In
addition to food sources, there are also multiple sources of supplemental
Vitamin C. These sources are ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate; calcium
ascorbate; other mineral ascorbates; and ascorbic acid with bioflavonoids.
Recommended Dietary Allowances for Vitamin C are as follows: Age Male Female
1-3 years 15mg 15mg 4-8 years 25mg 25mg 9-13 years 45mg 45mg 14-18 years 75mg
65mg 19+ years 90mg 75mg People who smoke require an additional 35mg/day of
Vitamin C. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, “studies
consistently show that smokers have lower plasma and leukocyte vitamin C
levels than nonsmokers, due in part to increased oxidative stress.” Other
groups who may need additional Vitamin C supplementation are infants fed
evaporated or boiled milk, individuals with limited food variety, and people
with malabsorption and certain chronic diseases. According to the Office of
Dietary Supplements, “approximately 70%–90% of vitamin C is absorbed at
moderate intakes of 30–180 mg/day. However, at doses above 1 g/day,
absorption falls to less than 50% and absorbed, unmetabolized ascorbic acid
is excreted in the urine.” For this reason it’s important to get steady
dosages of this *antioxidant vitamin*, Vitamin C, daily. Image found here [2] [1] http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/ultra-antioxidant-grape-seed-extract-coenzyme-...
[2] http://www.clearskinreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/vitamin-c.jpghttp://liquidhealth.posterous.com/new-content-from-liquid-health-96547 http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/node/157 Vitamin C Next in the alphabet of vitamins is the water soluble Vitamin C. Also known as L-ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is necessary for a number of important bodily functions such as protein metabolism, immune function and also the biosynthesis of collagen, L-car ... http://liquidhealth.posterous.com
vitamins is the water soluble Vitamin C. Also known as L-ascorbic acid,
Vitamin C is necessary for a number of important bodily functions such as
protein metabolism, immune function and also the biosynthesis of collagen,
L-carnitine, and certain neurotransmitters. Vitamin C is also known as an
antioxidant vitamin [1]. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements,
“Ongoing research is examining whether vitamin C, by limiting the damaging
effects of free radicals through its antioxidant activity, might help prevent
or delay the development of certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, and
other diseases in which oxidative stress plays a causal role.” There are
many food sources for Vitamin C. The best sources for Vitamin C include:
Citrus fruits, tomatoes and tomato juice, potatoes, red and green peppers,
kiwifruit, broccoli, strawberries, Brussels sprouts, and cantaloupe. In
addition to food sources, there are also multiple sources of supplemental
Vitamin C. These sources are ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate; calcium
ascorbate; other mineral ascorbates; and ascorbic acid with bioflavonoids.
Recommended Dietary Allowances for Vitamin C are as follows: Age Male Female
1-3 years 15mg 15mg 4-8 years 25mg 25mg 9-13 years 45mg 45mg 14-18 years 75mg
65mg 19+ years 90mg 75mg People who smoke require an additional 35mg/day of
Vitamin C. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, “studies
consistently show that smokers have lower plasma and leukocyte vitamin C
levels than nonsmokers, due in part to increased oxidative stress.” Other
groups who may need additional Vitamin C supplementation are infants fed
evaporated or boiled milk, individuals with limited food variety, and people
with malabsorption and certain chronic diseases. According to the Office of
Dietary Supplements, “approximately 70%–90% of vitamin C is absorbed at
moderate intakes of 30–180 mg/day. However, at doses above 1 g/day,
absorption falls to less than 50% and absorbed, unmetabolized ascorbic acid
is excreted in the urine.” For this reason it’s important to get steady
dosages of this *antioxidant vitamin*, Vitamin C, daily. Image found here [2] [1] http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/ultra-antioxidant-grape-seed-extract-coenzyme-...
[2] http://www.clearskinreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/vitamin-c.jpghttp://liquidhealth.posterous.com/new-content-from-liquid-health-96547 http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/node/157 Vitamin C Next in the alphabet of vitamins is the water soluble Vitamin C. Also known as L-ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is necessary for a number of important bodily functions such as protein metabolism, immune function and also the biosynthesis of collagen, L-car ... http://liquidhealth.posterous.com
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