Vitamin C

Scientific Name: Ascobic Acid.

Properties: Soluble in water

Functions:

1. Help to form collagen
2. Help absorption of iron
3. To prevent scurvy
4. Help recuperation after surgery.
5. Help lower cholesterol in the blood.
6. Can help to hold the protein cells more tightly together and thus lengthen one's life.
7. Help against the effect of pollen and other agents which cause asthmatic reactions.
8. Help prevent common cold.

RDA:

• 60 mg for adults, more for those who undergo surgery and for pregnant women.
• More will be needed for those who are under stress.

Defeciency: Scurvy

Found in: All Sorts of fruits.

Toxicity: Excessive may cause:

• Diarrhia
• Kidney stone
• More Urine.
• Skin inflammation

Enemy:

• Sunlight
• Heat
• Oxygen
• Smoking

Things to note:

1. When taking more than 750 Mg per day, must take more Magnesium
2. Do not take Korea Ginseng 3 hours before or after taking food rich in Vitamin C