BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vitamin C helps with ____
A
wound healing
B
iron absorption
C
wound healing and iron absorption
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin C is the only dietary constituent other than animal tissue that has been shown to promote iron absorption. Iron absorption occurs predominantly in the duodenum and upper jejunum, where ferrous iron can be transported into small intestine mucosal epithelial cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid (AA), is involved in all phases of wound healing. In the inflammatory phase it is required for neutrophil apoptosis and clearance. During the proliferative phase, AA contributes towards synthesis, maturation, secretion and degradation of collagen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Want to know another fun fact? Vitamin C helps with other micronutrient absorption, especially iron. Iron deficiencies are common among women, children, and vegetarians, so boosting iron levels through vitamin C supplementation is a good strategy to make sure these populations maintain adequate iron levels.

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