scholarly journals Vitamin C in the daily diet and modern medicine

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-73
Author(s):  
Swapan Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Daily Diet

scholarly journals Study of the Biochemical Biodiversity of Camel Milk

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Bouhaddaoui ◽  
Rachida Chabir ◽  
Faouzi Errachidi ◽  
Lahsen El Ghadraoui ◽  
Bouchra El Khalfi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Camel Milk ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
North African ◽  
The North ◽  
Daily Diet ◽  
The World ◽  
L Proteins ◽  
Biochemical Analyses

Due to its balanced composition in basic nutrients, its richness in vitamins and in minerals, camel milk has a special place in the daily diet of southern populations. The present study aimed at examining some physicochemical and biochemical characteristics of camel milk (Camelus dromedarius) in Morocco. To achieve this aim, three batches of samples of camel milk were collected from various regions (Dakhla, Errachida, and Fès-Meknes) undergoing physicochemical and biochemical analyses. Results showed that Moroccan camel milk is characterized by slight hydronium potential (pH=6.5), low Dornic acidity (15°D), low density (1.029 kg/l), and high content of ashes (8.06 g/l). Likewise, samples had a high content of macronutrients (Fats: 34.09 g/l; Proteins: 32.4 g/l; Sugar: 49.8 g/l) and micronutrients (Vitamin C: 27.53 mg/l; Flavonoids: 29.05 mg EQ/l: total phenolic compounds: 35.45mg GAE/l). In this respect, working on multiple specimens from different Moroccan regions highlighted an analytical diversity from the south to the north. Comparative study of samples from numerous territories all over the world has confirmed this diversity. North African milk is characterized by high content of proteins, fats, and sugar. On the other hand, oriental milk is peculiarized by high vitamin C content.

Moringa Oleifera in Malnutrition: A Comprehensive Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilal Sajid Mushtaq ◽  
Muhammad Bilal Hussain ◽  
Rabia Omer ◽  
Hafiz Ahmad Toor ◽  
Marwa Waheed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Growth Retardation ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Nutritional Deficiency ◽  
Physical Growth ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Daily Diet

: Nutritional deficiency is a major concern in developing countries resulting in serious health consequences like mental and physical growth retardation. Moringa oleifera(Moringa), a nutritious plantgrowing in tropical regions of developing countries, is a candidate for overcoming nutritional deficiency. Moringa leaves are rich in protein including Sulphur containing amino acids.It contains high amounts of vitamin C than oranges, higher concentration of vitamin A than carrots, higher calcium content than milk and more potassium than bananas. Moreover, there is 9 times more iron in moringa than spinach, 4 times more fiber than oat. This review is enlightening and exploring the nutritional diversification of Moringa oleifera and other benefits which make it a better choice to use in our daily diet to combat the situation of malnutrition.

scholarly journals Scurvy is Back

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 117863881880909 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Ann Callus ◽  
Samantha Vella ◽  
Peter Ferry
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Older People ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Bleeding Tendency ◽  
Vitamin C Deficiency

Background and objective: Scurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency, first described by Hippocrates, is known to many as ‘The Pirates’ Disease’. Although a disease rarely acknowledged in modern medicine, we present 2 cases of elderly gentlemen found to have scurvy, who improved significantly on treatment. Methods: This study presents a case report of 2 patients undergoing rehabilitation at Karin Grech Hospital in Malta, noted to have signs and symptoms of vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C levels were found to be low and thus supplementation was administered. Results: After a few weeks, a significant improvement was noted in level of frailty, mood, bleeding tendency, and gum health. Conclusions: The modern doctor must keep this ancient disease in mind, as it presents insidiously with debilitating repercussions, particularly in older people who are at a higher risk. It is easily treatable once detected.

scholarly journals Health-Promoting Properties of Fresh and Processed Purple Cauliflower

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 4008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Kapusta-Duch ◽  
Anna Szeląg-Sikora ◽  
Jakub Sikora ◽  
Marcin Niemiec ◽  
Zofia Gródek-Szostak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Frozen Storage ◽  
Total Polyphenols ◽  
Daily Diet ◽  
Brassica Vegetables ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Technological Processing

Plant-based foods should be fresh, safe, and natural, with nutritional value and processed in sustainable ways. Among all consumed vegetables, Brassica vegetables are considered to be the most important ones. As they are eaten in large quantities and frequently, they may constitute an important source of nutrients and bioactive compounds in a daily diet. This work is aimed at assessing the effect of technological processing (blanching and traditional cooking in water and in a convection steam oven) as well as the method of frozen storage (in PE-LD zipper bags and vacuum packing) on the content of selected components in purple cauliflower. The material was examined for the content of dry matter, vitamin C, total polyphenols, anthocyanins, thiocyanates, nitrates, and nitrites, as well as antioxidant activity. All technological processes caused significant changes in the contents of examined nutritive and non-nutritive compounds as well as in antioxidant activity or the level of selected chemical pollutions. A trend was also observed towards lower constituents’ losses as a result of convection steaming, compared to traditional cooking in water. Moreover, the reduction in the content of examined compounds was smaller in vacuum-packed and frozen-stored vegetables then in those stored in zipper PE-LD bags.

scholarly journals Dietary Vitamin C and Vitamin C Derived from Vegetables Are Inversely Associated with the Risk of Depressive Symptoms among the General Population

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1984
Author(s):  
Anni Wang ◽  
Jia Luo ◽  
Tianhao Zhang ◽  
Dongfeng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
General Population ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Dietary Vitamin ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Daily Diet ◽  
Patient Health

Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant. Reducing the level of oxidative stress can alleviate depression. Therefore, we investigated the correlation between dietary vitamin C intake and the risk of depressive symptoms in the general population. Data from the 2007–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used in our study. The dietary intake of vitamin C was assessed by two 24-h dietary recalls. Depressive symptoms were assessed with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Logistic regression and restricted cubic spline models were applied to assess the relationship between dietary vitamin C intake and the risk of depressive symptoms. The multivariate adjusted odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of depressive symptoms for the highest vs. lowest category of dietary vitamin C intake and vitamin C intake derived from vegetables were 0.73 (0.58–0.91) and 0.73 (0.56–0.95). In subgroup analyses, dietary vitamin C intake was negatively correlated with the risk of depressive symptoms in females 18–39 years old and 40–59 year-old groups. A dose-response analysis showed that there was a nonlinear relationship between dietary vitamin C intake and the risk of depressive symptoms. Dietary vitamin C intake and vitamin C intake derived from vegetables were inversely associated with the risk of depressive symptoms among the general population. We recommend increasing the intake of vegetables in daily diet.

scholarly journals DAILY VITAMINS PROVISION OF STUDENTS’ BODY

2019 ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
М.А. Kazimov ◽  
V.M. Kazimova
Keyword(s):  
Gender Difference ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
The Body ◽  
Significant Gender Difference ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Daily Diet ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Relationship Of

The questionnaire survey method was used to study the students’ vitamin provision from four faculties and three courses of the medical university. The absence of the faculty's value in the levels of vitamins’ intake into the body has been established. The majority of the studied groups showed a low (com-pared to the norm) level of vitamins in the diet with the exception of vitamin C. Studies have shown an inverse relationship of the content of vitamins in the daily diet of students from the study course. We observed a gradual decrease in the vitamin content in the diet as the courses increase (from the 1st to the 5th). There is a statistically significant gender difference in the vitamins’ levels in the diet in all studied cases. So, the girls’diet contents significantly less vitamins than boys have. The obtained data may be the basis for adjusting the organization of student nutrition.

Striae Gravidarum, Vitamin C and Other Related Factors

2011 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahime Bedir Findik ◽  
Nurcihan Karakurt Hascelik ◽  
Kadir Okhan Akin ◽  
Ayse Nurcan Unluer ◽  
Jale Karakaya
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Blood Levels ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Thigh Circumference ◽  
Striae Gravidarum

Background: Striae gravidarum, a clinical condition commonly seen in pregnant women, produces serious cosmetic problems and may lead to psychological problems. Aim: The present study investigated whether there was any relation between the presence of striae in primigravid pregnant women and blood vitamin C levels, and factors thought to contribute to the formation of striae such as family history, weight gained during pregnancy, smoking status, abdominal and thigh circumference, and age. Methods: Overall, 69 primigravid women attending routine antenatal follow-up and, using prophylactic iron and vitamin preparations, underwent investigation. All were pregnant 36 or more weeks. Scoring was based on striae examination and whether striae were present. The relation between the presence of striae, vitamin C blood levels, and other factors was investigated. Results and Conclusions: Multiple logistic regression analysis showed a significant relation between the presence of striae and blood vitamin C levels (p = 0.046) and between the presence of striae and family history (p = 0.023). No significant relation was found between the presence of striae and age, weight gained during pregnancy, abdominal and thigh circumference, or smoking status. It was concluded that further, more comprehensive studies on the issue are required.

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