vitamin C

a·scor·bic ac·id

(as-kōr'bik as'id), A vitamin used in preventing scurvy, as a strong reducing agent, and as an antioxidant. Synonym(s): antiscorbutic vitamin, cevitamic acid, vitamin C [G. a- priv. + Mod.L. scorbutus, scurvy, fr. Germanic]

vitamin C

n. See ascorbic acid.

vitamin C

A vitamin that promotes the growth, formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, the repair of tissues and blood vessels, and increases resistance to infections; it is ingested in the diet in citrus fruits, tomatoes and leafy green vegetables.

megavitamin therapy

The administration of excess or 'hyper-doses' of water-soluble vitamins, either physician-guided–eg, to treat neuropathies, or self-prescribed by health-food advocates. See Decavitamin, Orthomolecular medicine, Vitamin. Megavitamins, adverse effects
Thiamin CNS hyperresponsiveness–convulsions, Parkinson's disease–thiamin antagonizes l-dopa, sensory neuropathy–destruction of dorsal axon roots Niacin/nicotinic acid & niacinamide/nicotinamide Exacerbation of asthma–histamine release, cardiac disease–arrhythmias, GI symptoms, eg nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, DM–hyperglycemia, gout–↑ uric acid, liver disease–enzyme leakage, hepatocellular injury, portal fibrosis or massive necrosis, cholestatic jaundice, peptic ulcer disease–histamine release, ↑ acidity, skin disease Vitamin B₆ Paresthesia, headaches, asthenia, irritability Vitamin C ↑ Iron absorption, possibly iron overload, evoking diarrhea, renal calculus formation and possibly inhibiting the bacteriolytic activity of neutrophils, G6PD deficiency–↑ red cell lysis, megaloblastic anemia–↓ vitamin B₁₂ absorption, nephrolithiasis–oxaluria Diagn Clin Testing 1990; 28:27

a·scor·bic ac·id

(ă-skōr'bik as'id) Agent used in preventing scurvy, as a strong reducing agent, and as an antioxidant.
Synonym(s): vitamin C. [G. a- priv. + Mod.L. scorbutus, scurvy, fr. Germanic]

vitamin C

see ASCORBIC ACID.

a·scor·bic ac·id

(ă-skōr'bik as'id) Vitamin used to prevent scurvy, as a strong reducing agent, and as an antioxidant.
Synonym(s): vitamin C. [G. a- priv. + Mod.L. scorbutus, scurvy, fr. Germanic]

Patient discussion about vitamin C

Q. Why is vitamin C so important? As a kid my Mum always told me to take vitamin C every day. Is it really important and if so how to take a day?A. Vitamin C is required for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It is necessary to form collagen, an important protein used to make skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C is essential for the healing of wounds, and for the repair and maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth. Vitamin C is one of many antioxidants. Vitamin E and beta-carotene are two other well-known antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients that block some of the damage caused by free radicals, which are by-products that result when our bodies transform food into energy. The body does not manufacture vitamin C on its own, nor does it store it. It is therefore important to include plenty of vitamin C-containing foods in your daily diet. The recommended daily amounts are:
Men age 19 and older: 90 mg/day
Women age 19 year and older: 75 mg/day

Q. what is a Vitamin C and why is it so helpful and recommended? and where do i get lot's of it ??? :)A. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. Unlike most mammals, humans do not have the ability to make their own vitamin C. Therefore, we must obtain vitamin C through our diet.
Function
Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen, an important structural component of blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and bone. Vitamin C also plays an important role in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter, norepinephrine. Neurotransmitters are critical to brain function and are known to affect mood. For the full article: http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminC/ Hope this helps.

Q. Is the high intake of ascorbic acid helps to reduce weight, while dieting? Hi all…..I am 23, male. I have tried dieting to lose weight but in vain. Is the high intake of ascorbic acid helps to reduce weight, while dieting?A. Ascorbic acid is actually vitamin C. It may not necessarily help you to drop the pounds, but a deficiency in vitamin C can cause weight gain because of a slowed metabolism. It is also needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body, and too little can cause an increase in easy bruising and dry, scaly skin! It is essential for the healing of wounds, and for the repair and maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth. It is a good antioxidant, needed to block some of the damage caused by free radicals, which are by-products that results when our body transforms food into energy. Antioxidants also helps in reducing the damage to the body caused by toxic chemicals and pollutants such as cigarette smoke. The body does not manufacture vitamin C on its own, so it is important to include plenty of vitamin C-containing foods in your daily diet, or to take a vitamin C supplement.

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noun a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables

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