et.al.‚ 2006) What is vitamin C ? Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid or L-ascorbate is an essential nutrient for humans and certain other animal species. (Sebastian J. et.al.‚ 2003) Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development. It aids in collagen production and reduces fine lines & wrinkles. Collagen loss and disorganisation is part of the process of ageing‚ leading to skin sagging and wrinkle formation. On the other hands‚ vitamin C may include protection
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Minerals are important for maintaining homeostasis which essentially is a big part of what keeps us alive. Minerals are inorganic compounds（lack of carbon atom)‚ which are quite different from other nutrients. The reason is that carbohydrates‚ proteins‚ lipids‚ and vitamins are all organic compounds(contains carbon) . The structure of minerals is very simple‚ usually nothing more than a molecule‚ or molecules. Most of the minerals in a diet come from eating plants and animals or from drinking water
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com/archive.php Research article VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN THE WELL FED CLASS OF PAKISTAN: THE POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TRENDS Yusra H. Siddiqui *‚ Rashid Minhas‚ Adnan Yaqoob‚ Samina Shakeel Department of Biochemistry‚ Quaid-e-Azam University‚ Islamabad‚ Pakistan This population-based survey was conducted to determine frequency of vitamin D deficiency in the twin cities of Pakistan. 1000 patients were evaluated for tests of circulating 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25-OHD) levels using electrochemiluminescence
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Minerals are needed nutrients that are necessary for our bodies. Without these important nutrients in our bodies‚ we will suffer from a risk of deficiency in our diets. The functions of nutrients help our bodies to maintain its daily functions. Iron‚ for an example is a very important mineral. This particular mineral is needed in the body because this would put us at risk of having anemia. Other minerals sources are calcium‚ phosphorus‚ and magnesium‚ which are needed for the bones. There are other
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Soluble Vitamins Anna Gamblin‚ UOP Both fat soluble and water soluble vitamins are nutrients that a person needs in their diet to keep up to optimal health. Vitamins and minerals are an essential necessity that our bodies need to function properly every day. Different vitamins do different things for us‚ but all are very important. You can get these different vitamins either through a balanced‚ nutritious diet‚ dietary supplements or a combination of the two. The two kinds of vitamins that are
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Vitamin c in fruit juice using dcpip titration Preparing the standard ascorbic acid solution 1. Weigh out accurately about 0.2 g ascorbic acid and make up to 1 L with distilled water. 2. Calculate the concentration of the ascorbic acid solution: C = n/V = m/M/V. Sample calculation: mass of ascorbic acid = 0.205 g C (ascorbic acid) = 0.205/176.12/1.00 = 0.00116 M Preparing the DCPIP solution Weigh out accurately approximately 0.24 g DCPIP (Mr = 268.1g/mol) and make up to 1 L with
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Naomi Ruiz Vitamin D Paper Dear Grandfather‚ After doing extensive research on the extremely controversial and confusing topic of how much vitamin D a person needs I have become much more knowledgeable on the subject. Allow me to enlighten you by first explaining exactly what vitamins are and what they do for your body. According to the book Vitamins‚ vitamins are a group of organic compounds which are essential in very small amounts for the normal functioning of the body (Ball 2004). In the article
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Activity 1.1 Minerals: Building Blocks of Rock 1. In your own words‚ list the 5 characteristics an Earth material must have in order to be considered a mineral. a. ______________________________ b. ______________________________ c. ______________________________ d. ______________________________ e. ______________________________ 2. Check the appropriate boxes to show which of the following items are minerals or not minerals. If not a mineral‚ explain why it is not. MINERAL? YES NO EXPLANATIONS
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Part 1: Recording Observations In the chart below‚ record your observations of each test for the seven minerals. After you have completed all tests‚ name the minerals in Part 2 of this worksheet. An example of how to fill out the chart is illustrated below. Recorded Observations for Minerals 1–7 Tests Example Mineral 1 Mineral 2 Mineral 3 Mineral 4 Mineral 5 Mineral 6 Mineral 7 Color White Gold Green White Pink White White Black Streak White Black White White White
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and Health and Disease By: Mackenzie Gray 112-69-7540 April 7‚ 2010 Rickets is a disease that deals with a deficiency with Vitamin D. Vitamin D is important by controlling calcium and phosphate levels. If the blood levels of these minerals become too low‚ the body may produce hormones that cause calcium and phosphate to be released from the bones eventually this leads to weak and soft bones. (2) Throughout this paper we will go over a variety of characteristics involving the disease
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