Question

Mention the sources and functions of vitamin C​

Answer 1

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Vitamin C also known as ascorbic acid (AA) is an essential nutrient in many multicellular organisms, especially in humans. Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin and is found in variable quantities in fruits and vegetables and organ meats (e.g. liver and kidney). Deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy, widespread connective tissue weakness and capillary fragility. Among chemists, it is used as a reagent for the preparation of fine chemicals, enzymatic reagent and nanomaterials. Consequently, the detection and quantification of ascorbic acid in food samples, products and nutraceuticals is receiving overwhelming importance among researchers, medical practitioners and also in the pharmaceutical and food industry. Figure 1 shows the schematic representation of the sources and multifunctional applications of vitamin C in the metabolism of our body.

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Answer 2

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Vitamin C, also called Ascorbic Acid, can be obtained from food sources such as:

• Berries
• Tomatoes.
• Citrus fruits.
• Broccoli

• Potatoes
• Green and red bell peppers
• Spinach

Functions:

• Promotes a healthy immune system.
• It is used to prevent and treat scurvy.
• It is required for the functioning of several enzymes.
• It's needed to make certain chemical messengers in the brain.
• It also functions as an antioxidant.

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