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Vitamin C <Ascorbic acid> - Coggle Diagram
Vitamin C <Ascorbic acid>
Sources
Strawberries
Lemon
Oranges
Broccoli
Properties
Antioxidant
Most unstable of all vitamins
Water soluble
Reference Intake
50-60mg for Teens and Adults
80mg for Pregnancy
45mg for Children
Deficiency
Can lead to weakened body tissue eg bruising and bleeding
Wounds take longer to heal, increasing risk of infection
Scurvy, a severe gum disease. Symptoms include: inflamed gums and hemorrhaging under the skin
Functions
Forms collagen, which helps hold cells together to form tissue eg skin
Promotes quick wound-healing
Form healthy gums and prevents inflammation