ascorbic acid

all you need to know about vitamin C

Ascorbic Acid In Aquatic Organisms: Status and Perspectives (Marine Biology Ser) List Price: $199.95 Amazon Price: $166.36 Average Customer Rating: No current rating. Editorial Review: We are just beginning to discover the importance of vitamin C in the health of natural and man-made ecosystems. Synthesis of ascorbic acid is well understood, but algae as the only source of ascorbate in the aquatic food pyramid has not been explored. There is an expanding field of the culture of aquatic organisms that demand formulated feeds to best meet their requirements for health, growth, and reproduction. With over 100 species now cultured for human consumption, the question arises as to whether we have reliable information for the dietary needs for vitamin C for even a small percentage of these organisms. A comprehensive approach to the role of vitamin C at the cellular level as well as in the aquatic food chains, this book discusses growth and reproduction, disease resistance, and toxicology of aquatic organisms. Ascorbic Acid in Aquatic Organisms was written as the offshoot of a special session on aquatic organisms and practical aquaculture at the 1998 World Aquaculture Soc... Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Customer Reviews:

This website provides information about vitamin C (ascorbic acid)and its use in the human body; why vitamin C is necessary for health, what happens if you have too much or overdose on a vitamin C or have too little and develop a vitamin c deficiency. The site provides details of nutrition, the recommended daily allowance for each vitamin (RDA) and how to source vitamin C to ensure a healthy balanced diet. Guidance is given on the vitamin content of specific foods and vitamin supplements are available to buy.