Vitamin C in Health and Disease
- ISBN-10
- 0870554069
- ISBN-13
- 9780870554063
- Pages
- 152
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1982
- Publisher
- Croom Helm
- Authors
- Tapan Kumar Basu, C. J. Schorah
Description
Abstract: The biological roles of vitamin C (ascobic acid) are discussed for nutritionists, physicians, and health and disease researchers. Attention is specifically given to vitamin C metabolism; estimating body reserves of vitamin C; the roles of vitamin C (e.g., as a reducing agent); factors affecting vitamin C reserves and requirements; therapeutic aspects; and safety considerations concerning high vitamin C intake. The synthesis of vitamin C is outlined; details of the breakdown of vitamin C remain unknown. A number of unresolved and often controversial areas are examined in detail. Intake and body reserve levels of vitamin C are suggested which should be appropriate for maintaining health and combating disease. (wz).
