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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Vitamin C is the best substitute for phosphoric acid in cola drinks
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A Reza Kamarei
Abstract
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid or L-ascorbic acid, is an “essential” nutrient. This means that humans are unable to synthesize it internally so it must be supplied from outside (food or dietary supplement). Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, believed to be the world leading book on internal medicine, and Linus Pauling Institute, believed to be the world leading scientific research entity on vitamin C have eloquently explained the favorable roles of vitamin C in health. From the U.S. regulations point of view, vitamin C is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substance. The RDA for vitamin C is 90 mg/day for an adult male and 75 mg/day for an adult female. Tolerable Upper Intake Level for vitamin C is 2,000 mg/day for adults (male and female). By definition, the premium application of vitamin C is when this health-promoting essential nutrient replaces an ingredient with known health risks. The case of cola drinks is the best example. Considering the following health benefits of vitamin C:
- A potent antioxidant (inhibits oxidation, counteracts damaging effects of reactive oxygen species);
- Supporting synthesis of collagen/connective tissue (healthy gum, skin and bone, wound healing);
- Supporting synthesis of certain neurotransmitters (conversion of dopamine to norepinephrine);
- Supporting synthesis of peptide hormones;
- Limiting in-vivo formation of carcinogen nitrosamines;
- Helping reduce risk of unhealthy cardiovascular system;
- Helping boost immune system;
- Helping improve absorption of nonheme iron;
- Helping reduce risk of Parkinson disease
- Risk to bone health;
- Risk to kidney health;
- Risk to teeth health
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Pages:84-90
How to cite this article:
A Reza Kamarei "Vitamin C is the best substitute for phosphoric acid in cola drinks ". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 84-90
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