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Antioxidant Role of Ascorbic Acid and His Protective Effects on Chronic Diseases

José Luis Silencio Barrita,Marianela Sánchez

Published 2013 in Unknown venue

ABSTRACT

Ascorbic acid (AA), commonly known as vitamin C, plays an important role in the human body, although its function at the cellular level is not yet clear. It is necessary for the synthe‐ sis of collagen, a protein that has many connective functions in the body. Among the sub‐ stances and structures that contain collagen are bone, cartilage and the surrounding material, as well as carrier substances and materials of union muscle, skin and other tissues. It also requires (AA) for the synthesis of hormones, neurotransmitters and in the metabolism of certain amino acids and vitamins. Participate in the liver for detoxification of toxic sub‐ stances and blood level for immunity. As an antioxidant reacts with histamine and peroxide for reducing inflammatory symptoms.

PUBLICATION RECORD

  • Publication year

    2013

  • Venue

    Unknown venue

  • Publication date

    2013-05-22

  • Fields of study

    Medicine, Chemistry

  • Identifiers
    DOI 10.5772/52181
  • External record

    Open on Semantic Scholar

  • Source metadata

    Semantic Scholar

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