enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Vitamin C - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_C

   Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue, the formation of collagen, and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters. It is required for the functioning of several enzymes and is important for immune system function. [6] It also functions as an antioxidant.

3. 10 Fruits High in Vitamin C—and How They Benefit Your Body

   www.aol.com/10-fruits-high-vitamin-c-213902847.html

   Here are the top 10 fruits rich in vitamin C: Oranges. It may not come as a shock to see oranges high on this list, as they often go hand-in-hand with vitamin C. In one medium orange, you’ll ...

4. List of antioxidants in food - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_antioxidants_in_food

   Carrots, squash, broccoli, sweet potatoes, tomatoes (which gain their color from the compound lycopene), kale, mangoes, oranges, seabuckthorn berries, wolfberries (goji), collards, cantaloupe, peaches and apricots are particularly rich sources of beta-carotene, the major provitamin A carotenoid. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water- soluble ...

5. Antioxidant - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioxidant

   As part of their adaptation from marine life, terrestrial plants began producing non-marine antioxidants such as ascorbic acid (), polyphenols, and tocopherols.The evolution of angiosperm plants between 50 and 200 million years ago resulted in the development of many antioxidant pigments – particularly during the Jurassic period – as chemical defences against reactive oxygen species that ...

6. 10 Surprising Sources of Vitamin C - AOL

   www.aol.com/lifestyle/food-10-surprising-sources...

   The search for vitamin C always starts with citrus. But it shouldn't end there. There are loads of fruits and vegetables that can put you well on your way to your daily dose of antioxidant, immune ...

7. Cod liver oil - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cod_liver_oil

   Retinol (Vitamin A) A tablespoon (13.6 g) of cod liver oil contains 136% of the UL for preformed vitamin A . [12] [13] Vitamin A accumulates in the liver, and can reach harmful levels sufficient to cause hypervitaminosis A. [7] Pregnant women may want to consider consulting a doctor when taking cod liver oil because of the high amount of retinol.