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Antioxidants, Vitamin C - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Tolerable Upper Intake Level ：1000mg
        
        Digestive problems (such as nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps)
        
        Fatigue, muscle weakness, and an increased risk of bleeding due to its anti-clotting effects
        
        Interaction with certain medications, such as blood-thinning drugs like warfarin
    - - More neurological problems
      - Weaker immune system
      - More skin problems
      - Higher risk of heart and brain issues
    - - Maintain the health of nerve cells and cardiovascular
      - Moisturize and soothe the skin
      - Support the immune system
    - - Nuts and seeds
      - Vegetable oils
      - Green Leafy Vegetables
      - Fruits
    - - Protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage.
  - - - Acute
        
        Increased pressure in skull
      - Chronic
        
        Reduced bone density
        
        Liver abnormalities
        
        birth defects
    - - Increased risk of total blindness
        
        Night Blindness
      - Keratinization
      - Higher risk of infectious diseases
    - - Carotene rich foods (plants)
        
        bright yellow + orange fruits and vegtables
        
        apricots, cantaloupe
        
        Dark, leafy greens
        
        brocolli
      - Retinoid rich foods (animal products)
        
        Animal liver
        
        eggs
        
        milk products
    - - Retinoids
        
        Retinal
        
        Retinol
        
        non-antioxidant roles
        
        supports vision
        
        rods, cones and cornea
        
        healthy immune function to fight infections
        
        maintain healthy mucous membrane
        
        epithelial tissue
        
        growth, development, reproduction
        
        healthy bones and teeth
        
        Retinoid acid
      - Carotenoids
        
        beta-carotene
        
        antioxidant roles
        
        neutralize free radicals - especially lipids in membrane and LDL
        
        non-antioxidant roles
        
        immune system
        
        protect skin from sun damage
        
        protect eyes from age related deterioration
- - - - smoking
      - toxic substances
      - pollution
- - - - Sources
        
        Liver, meats
        
        Milk
        
        Eggs
        
        Whole grains, seeds, other foods grown in Se rich soils
        
        Vegetables
        
        Nuts
        
        Seafood & Shellfish
      - Lost via
        
        Heat
      - Deficiency
        
        Weaker immune system
        
        Cognitive decline
        
        Fertility issues
        
        Fatigue
        
        Muscle weakness
        
        Joint pains
        
        Decrease in thyroid function
        
        Higher risk of chronic diseases
        
        Can cause cardiomyopathy
      - Toxicity
        
        Respiratory issues
        
        Gastrointestinal issues
        
        Nausea, vomiting
        
        Selenosis
        
        Changes in hair and nails
      - Key functions
        
        Regulates thyroid hormones
        
        Helps regulate basal metabolism,
        growth and development, and body temperature
        
        Immune system support
        
        Fertility
        
        DNA synthesis and repair
        
        Antioxidant defense
      - Nutrient-nutrient interactions
        
        Vitamin E
        
        Selenium and vitamin e help
        protect cells from oxidative damage
        
        Spares use of selenium
        
        Vitamin C
        
        Selenium is regulated by Vitamin C