NUTR 280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Osteoporosis, Headache, Xeroderma
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Spring 2015 nutrition for wellness (03 & 04) - lecture outline (4/21/15): vitamins (ch. Water-soluble vitamins (b vitamins & vitamin c) continued: vitamin c. Another name for vitamin c ascorbic acid. Vitamin c has many functions in the body: It assists enzymes in the synthesis and maintenance of collagen. How: helps with formation of bonds between adjacent collagen strands, which makes the protein, reminder: collagen is most abundant protein in the body. It is the main protein found in most connective tissue (ex. scars, ligaments, tendons, bones, teeth, & skin). It provides structure for blood vessels as well. It is an antioxidant: protect substances from oxidation by free radicals; sacrifices itself by donating electrons. Helps to protect circulating vitamin e (another antioxidant) & aids in keeping it active. Helps to protect iron from oxidation (small intestine) & promotes its absorption: vitamin c aids in the absorption of iron, calcium, & folate.
