Hi, good night, session this time will discuss about foods with vitamin c and iron Office of Dietary Supplements - Vitamin C see in full
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Introduction
Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Humans, unlike most animals, are unable to synthesize vitamin C endogenously, so it is an essential dietary component [].
Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen, L-carnitine, and certain neurotransmitters; vitamin C is also involved in protein metabolism [].
The intestinal absorption of vitamin C is regulated by at least one specific dose-dependent, active transporter []. Cells ac...