what kind of diseases can its deficiency lead to?
Scurvy
Vitamin C
Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C.
7. what is the name of the acid in vinegar in vitamin c (10 points) UNANSWERABLE what are some of the functions of this vitamin in human body? Involved in the repair of tissue and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters, functions as an antioxidant, etc
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Vitamin C [SEP] Deficiency
Serum levels are considered saturated, achieved by consuming supplement amounts above the Recommended Dietary Allowance, at >65 μmol/L (1.1 mg/dL). Adequate defined as ≥50 μmol/L, hypovitaminosis at ≤23 μmol/L and deficient at ≤11.4 μmol/L. For people ≥20 years old, data from the U.S. 2003-04 NHANES survey showed mean and median serum concentrations of 49.0 and 54.4 μmol/L, respectively. The percent of people reported as deficient was 7.1%. Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C. Without this vitamin, collagen made by the body is too unstable to perform its function and several other enzymes in the body do not operate correctly.