PlantL-ascorbic acid: chemistry, function, metabolism, bioavailability and effects of processing

W. Davey, Mark; Van Montagu, Marc; Inz�, Dirk; Sanmartín, Maite; K. Kanellis, Angelos; Smirnoff, Nicholas; J J Benzie, Iris; Strain, John; Favell, Derek; Fletcher, John

doi:10.1002/(sici)1097-0010(20000515)80:7<825::aid-jsfa598>3.0.co;2-6

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PlantL-ascorbic acid: chemistry, function, metabolism, bioavailability and effects of processing

Published in Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture • May 15, 2000

Authors:

Mark W. Davey

Marc Van Montagu

Dirk Inz�

Abstract

Humans are unable to synthesise L-ascorbic acid (L-AA, ascorbate, vitamin C), and are thus entirely dependent upon dietary sources to meet needs. In both plant and animal metabolism, the biological functions of L-ascorbic acid are centred around the antioxidant properties of this molecule. Considera...

Subject

Ascorbic acid

Catabolism

Metabolism

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