Biological Significance of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) in Human Health - A Review

By K. Iqbal, Alam Khan, M. A. Khattak. 2004

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The recognition of vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) is associated with history of an unrelenting search for the cause of the ancient hemorrhagic disease scurvy. Isolated in 1928 vitamin C is essential for the development and maintenance of connective tissues. It plays an important role in bone formation wound healing and the maintenance of healthy gums. Vitamin C plays an important role in a number of metabolic functions including the activation of the B vitamin folic acid the conversion of cholesterol to bile acids and the conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to the neurotransmitter serotonin. It is an antioxidant that protects body from free radicals damages. It is used as therapeutic agent in many diseases and disorders. Vitamin C protects the immune system reduces the severity of allergic reactions and helps fight off infections. (authors)

Subfields: Complementary and Manual Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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