ABSTRACT
Physiological Concern? ...........................................................................279 22.4 Summary and Conclusion .......................................................................282 References .........................................................................................................284
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is the major water-soluble antioxidant in the body and, for humans, must be supplied in the diet. The U.S.-recommended daily intake of this dietary derived antioxidant is 75 mg/d for women and 90 mg/d for men, with higher intakes recommended for smokers and pregnant women. Ascorbic acid is present in fasting blood plasma of healthy adults at around 25 to 80
