7 Common Yet Essential Nutrients.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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3. Vitamin C |
Category: |
Water soluble vitamin |
Best food sources: |
Indian gooseberry, capsicum, oranges, orange juice, broccoli, musk melon, musambi, mango, tomato juice, kiwi fruit, guava, tamarind, lemon juice, raw cabbage, potatoes, strawberries |
RDA |
Indian: |
Men and women: 40mg |
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US: |
90mg Women: 75mg |
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Smokers need an additional 35mg |
UL* |
2000mg |
Main function: Used to treat scurvy. Vitamin C is a powerful Antioxidant, speeds up wound healing, increases immunity, helps in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and increases iron absorption. |
Potential side effects from excessive consumption - Pro-oxidant, excess iron absorption, diarrhea and increased risk of renal oxalate stone formation. Diabetics should avoid megadosing as vitamin C interferes with detection of sugar in urine |
Brands Names |
India: |
Limcee, Chewcee |
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USA: |
Ascocid, Cecon |
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