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Article: New Developments and Novel Therapeutic Perspectives for Vitamin C1,2
- Article from:
- The Journal of Nutrition
- Article date:
- October 1, 2007
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CopyrightCopyright American Institute of Nutrition Oct 2007. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Abstract
Vitamin C is required for collagen synthesis and biosynthesis of certain hormones and recommended dietary intake levels are largely based these requirements. However, to function effectively as an antioxidant (or a pro-oxidant), relatively high levels of this vitamin must be maint
ained in the body. The instability of vitamin C combined with its relatively poor intestinal absorption and ready excretion from the body reduce physiological availability of this vitamin. This inability to maintain high serum levels of vitamin C may have serious health implications and is particularly relevant in the onset and progression of degenerative disease, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease ...