#191 In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam delve into captivating and practical fun facts about vitamin C. They discuss the recommended daily intake, its role in preventing scurvy, the surprising regulations on food labels, and the common foods that are rich in vitamin C. Furthermore, they explore its use as a preservative and potential benefits in skincare, emphasizing the essential need for a varied diet to maintain optimal health. They also share personal anecdotes and considerations for supplementing vitamin C through diet and topical applications. 00:00 Introduction to Fun Facts About Vitamin C 01:12 Daily Vitamin C Requirements and Deficiency 02:30 Vitamin C in Foods and Supplements 03:16 Personal Vitamin C Intake Stories 06:54 High Vitamin C Foods 12:49 Vitamin C Needs for Different Lifestyles 15:12 Challenges in Vitamin C Research 15:58 Vitamin C as a Preservative 17:09 Topical Application of Vitamin C 18:07 Vitamin C and Wound Healing 19:10 Vitamin C in Skincare 20:38 Vitamin C Supplements: Do You Need Them? 22:56 Personal Experiences with Vitamin C 25:46 Favorite Vitamins and Their Impact 27:57 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts on Vitamins 29:00 Credits and Acknowledgements References from this episode: Biochemistry, 4th edition Garrett & Grisham https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18505499/ https://youtu.be/3e2JYMNS_W4?t=477s https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2019/ob/c9ob01646e https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2019/02/05/episode-19-scurvy-thanks-a-lot-evolution/ We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com and @McAllisterBri on twitter! Thanks to our monthly supporters Jessie Reder Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Emerson Woodhall Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Bri McAllister Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★ Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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