Vitamin C Flashcards

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Dietary sources of Vitamin C

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Humans, primates, fruit bats and guinea pigs are unable to synthesize vitamin C and depend on dietary intake of vitamin C. These organisms lack the enzyme gulonolactone oxidase (see below).
Vitamin C containing foods: citrus fruits, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kiwi fruit.

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