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Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid - Antiscurvy Vitamin) - Coggle Diagram
Vitamin C
(L-Ascorbic Acid - Antiscurvy Vitamin)
Sources
((Only)) Plant source
Citrus fruits, strawberries, melon
Broccoli, dark green vegetables, green pepper, tomatoes, and
potatoes.
(N.B.) It is damaged by heat, processing, and storage.
Physiological functions:
Helps absorption of iron, calcium, and folacin.
Water-soluble antioxidant.
Formation of collagen, the most abundant protein in bone and human body.
Deficiency manifestations:
scurvy
characterized by
Defective collagen synthesis which results in:
•Swollen bleeding gums.
•Delayed healing of wounds.
•Sore joints and bones.
•Capillary fragility and subcutaneous petechial hemorrhage.
Anemia
due to hemorrhage and decreased iron absorption
ملخص
يساعد علي امتصاص الحديد والكالسيوم والفولاسين
تكوين الكولاجين
مرض الاسقربوط
نقصه يؤدي إلي أنيميا
Requirements
75 -100mg/day
