VitaminC by Nick McMahon https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC Micronutrients en-us 2019-04-04 00:49:52 UTC 2019-04-04 04:57:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Disease of vitamin C defiicieny is known as scurvy, pain in the muscles, fatigue in the whole body, bleeding of gums and tooth loss, rashes and red spots all over skin, fever, loss of apetite https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348365936 2019-04-04 04:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348365936 Functions https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348365980 Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen, an essential component of connective tissue.

An antioxidant and has been shown to regenerate other antioxidants within the body, including alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E).

Improves the absorption of nonheme iron, the form of iron present in plant-based foods.

Used to repair and maintain cartilage, bones and teeth, to heal wounds and to form scar tissue.]]> 2019-04-04 04:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348365980 Sources https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348366084 Capsicum
Kale
Broccoli 
Citrus 
Brussel Sprouts 
Berries
Guava
Pineapples


]]> 2019-04-04 04:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348366084 Functions https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348366150 Vitamin C is directly involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters. ]]> 2019-04-04 04:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348366150 Absorption https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348366190 Vitamin C can't be produced or stored in the human body. 

It can be absorbed as ascorbic acid through an active transport system in the small intestine. ]]> 2019-04-04 04:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348366190 RDI of Vitamin C th https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348366309 General
1-8 years - 35 mg/day
9-18 years - 40 mg/day
19 onward - 45 mg/day 

Pregnancy
14-18 years - 55 mg/day
19-30 years - 60 mg/day
31-50 years - 60 mg/day

Lactation 
14-18 years - 80 mg/day
19-30 years - 85 mg/day
31-50 years - 85 mg/day]]> 2019-04-04 04:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348366309 https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348366332  Vitamin C promotes assimilation of calcium into the bone, protects against leaching of calcium out of the bones, and fights the oxidative stress that works against assimilation. ]]> 2019-04-04 04:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348366332 https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348366865 Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis which is needed to support new tissue growth. ]]> 2019-04-04 04:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348366865 https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348367140 Could impair wound healing 

]]> 2019-04-04 04:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/NickMcMahon/VitaminC/wish/348367140