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Alt Title
Vitamin C and Heart Health
Document Type
Newsletter
Publication Title
Cardiovascular Nursing Monthly
Abstract
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin, coenzyme, and cofactor in the biosynthesis of carnitine, a molecule that is required to oxidize fatty acids or convert fat in the body into energy. An adequate intake of vitamin C helps to facilitate osteoblast and osteodentin formation, synthesize catecholamines, reduce urinary folic acid excretion, and improve the absorption of dietary iron.1 Since humans lack endogenous synthesis of vitamin C, it is necessary to obtain adequate levels in the diet. Vitamin C is found in foods such as citrus fruits (oranges, kiwi, lemon, grapefruit), tomatoes, bell peppers, strawberries, white potatoes, broccoli, and green leafy vegetables and is widely available in affordable supplemental forms1,2
Publication Date
Spring 3-23-2023
Recommended Citation
Moxley, E. (2023, March 23). Cardiovascular health through Vitamin C intake. Cardiovascular Nursing Monthly. https://pcna.net/cardiovascular-health-through-vitamin-c-intake/
Original Citation
Moxley, E. (2023, March 23). Cardiovascular health through Vitamin C intake. Cardiovascular Nursing Monthly. https://pcna.net/cardiovascular-health-through-vitamin-c-intake/
Department
School of Nursing
Sponsorship
none
