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Kyselina askorbová – Vitamín C
Ascorbic Acid – Vitamin C

Author(s): Dana Blahútová, Alžbeta Kviatková, Mária Balážová
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Scientific Life
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Ascorbic acid; Daily rations; Skorbut; Vitamin C

Summary/Abstract: Vitamin C – L-ascorbic acid is one of the basic antioxidants. Because of its diverse functions, this acid is indispensable to the organism. It is a key factor in regenerating and maintaining health. While the most of the organisms are able to synthesize L-ascorbic acid, the human being lacks the major enzyme L-gulonolactone oxidase, the crucial enyme for synthesis of L-ascorbic acid. The body can store vitamin C only in a very small amounts, so it must be supplemented to our body several times a day.

  • Issue Year: XVIII/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 127-138
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Slovak