How does vitamin C act inthe body? What is the harmcaused by insufficiency ofvitamin C? Why was thisdeficiency also known as“sailors' disease”?

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How does vitamin C act in
the body? What is the harm
caused by insufficiency of
vitamin C? Why was this
deficiency also known as
“sailors' disease”?

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L- ascorbic acid or Vit C is an aldonic acid which is found abundantly in citrus fruits, guavas, tomatoes, berries, etc.

this is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as a very good antioxidant, hence it is extensively used in cosmetics, medicines, metallurgy, etc.

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