As a participant of hydroxylation?, Vitamin C is needed for the production of collagen in the [connective tissue]?. These fibres are ubiquitous throughout human body and all organs need these fibres for constant rebuilding of their structure. Some tissues have a greater percentage of fibres, they are :
Vitamin C is also used in the body for amino acid synthesis and to release hormones? from the [adrenal glands]?.Lack of ascorbic acid in daily diet leads to a disease called scurvy, a form of avitaminosis and characterized by:
Vitamin C is used to prevent scurvy, help iron absorption and heal bruise?s. It is also useful as a concommitant medicine in cold?s, flu?, and other infection?s. Rationale for the use is that there is increased demand and ascorbic acid take part in regeneratory actions.
Foods with good sources of vitamin C are, limes, lemons, oranges, grapefruits, papaya, broccoli, brussels sprouts, blackberries, strawberries, cauliflower, spinach, cantaloupe, tomatoes, and blueberries. An excess of vitamin C is excreted. Most animals can synthesize their own vitamin C, but some animals, including primates, guinea pigs, and humans cannot. Vitamin C was first isolated in 1928, and in 1932 it was found to cure scurvy.