VITAMIN C ASSAYINTRODUCTION TO VITAMIN CVitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin, which means it cannot be stored in the body and human need to obtain it from dietary sources. Vitamin C plays an essential role in the production of collagen in the body, which is a type of protein needed by various different tissues including the skins, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, bones and cartilage. It is known for its role in the process of tissue growth and repair.
Additionally, vitamin C is an antioxidants, which can help to neutralize free radicals in the body. This is important as free radical build up in the body over time is associated with advanced aging and health conditions such as cancer, heart disease and arthritis. It also helps in the prevention of some potentially fatal diseases such as scurvy and it may help to reduce the duration of symptoms of the common cold. All vitamin C needed for normal bodily functions needs to come from daily dietary consumption, as it cannot be produced or stored in the body. Vitamin C can be found in a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables including orange, tomatoes, kiwi fruit, leafy greens and so on. Most people can easily reach the recommended daily intake of vitamin C by consuming a normal diet with sufficient fruit and vegetables.
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CONCLUSIONThe severe variations of temperature treats reduce the level of vitamins present in carrots. This is proved in this experiment. It is observed that the vitamin C content in fresh carrot is higher than the frozen and boiled state. Comparative analysis has shown that boiling severely affects the vitamin C content of carrots. This study suggests that we should consume vegetables in fresh form in food to get maximum nutrition, with regard of vitamin C especially.
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