Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid; Dehydroascorbic acid Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. It is needed for normal growth and development.Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. Although the body keeps a small reserve of these vitamins, they have to be taken regularly to prevent a shortage in the body. Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, aids in many functions of the body, including the absorption of iron. Large doses of vitamin C do not usually cause toxicity because... Читать дальше...