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Vitamin C: Myths, Facts, and Daily Needs
#191
In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam delve into captivating and practical fun facts about vitamin C. They discuss the recommended daily intake, its role in preventing scurvy, the surprising regulations on food labels, and the common foods that are rich in vitamin C. Furthermore, they explore its use as a preservative and potential benefits in skincare, emphasizing the essential need for a varied diet to maintain optimal health. They also share personal anecdotes and considerations for supplementing vitamin C through diet and topical applications.
00:00 Introduction to Fun Facts About Vitamin C
01:12 Daily Vitamin C Requirements and Deficiency
02:30 Vitamin C in Foods and Supplements
03:16 Personal Vitamin C Intake Stories
06:54 High Vitamin C Foods
12:49 Vitamin C Needs for Different Lifestyles
15:12 Challenges in Vitamin C Research
15:58 Vitamin C as a Preservative
17:09 Topical Application of Vitamin C
18:07 Vitamin C and Wound Healing
19:10 Vitamin C in Skincare
20:38 Vitamin C Supplements: Do You Need Them?
22:56 Personal Experiences with Vitamin C
25:46 Favorite Vitamins and Their Impact
27:57 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts on Vitamins
29:00 Credits and Acknowledgements
References from this episode:
Biochemistry, 4th edition Garrett & Grisham
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18505499/
https://youtu.be/3e2JYMNS_W4?t=477s
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2019/ob/c9ob01646e
https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2019/02/05/episode-19-scurvy-thanks-a-lot-evolution/
We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com and @McAllisterBri on twitter!
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#191
In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam delve into captivating and practical fun facts about vitamin C. They discuss the recommended daily intake, its role in preventing scurvy, the surprising regulations on food labels, and the common foods that are rich in vitamin C. Furthermore, they explore its use as a preservative and potential benefits in skincare, emphasizing the essential need for a varied diet to maintain optimal health. They also share personal anecdotes and considerations for supplementing vitamin C through diet and topical applications.
00:00 Introduction to Fun Facts About Vitamin C
01:12 Daily Vitamin C Requirements and Deficiency
02:30 Vitamin C in Foods and Supplements
03:16 Personal Vitamin C Intake Stories
06:54 High Vitamin C Foods
12:49 Vitamin C Needs for Different Lifestyles
15:12 Challenges in Vitamin C Research
15:58 Vitamin C as a Preservative
17:09 Topical Application of Vitamin C
18:07 Vitamin C and Wound Healing
19:10 Vitamin C in Skincare
20:38 Vitamin C Supplements: Do You Need Them?
22:56 Personal Experiences with Vitamin C
25:46 Favorite Vitamins and Their Impact
27:57 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts on Vitamins
29:00 Credits and Acknowledgements
References from this episode:
Biochemistry, 4th edition Garrett & Grisham
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18505499/
https://youtu.be/3e2JYMNS_W4?t=477s
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2019/ob/c9ob01646e
https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2019/02/05/episode-19-scurvy-thanks-a-lot-evolution/
We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com and @McAllisterBri on twitter!
Thanks to our monthly supporters
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★
Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com
Watch our episodes on YouTube
Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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