Because vitamin C is water soluble, it's pretty hard to consume too much, experts say. Still, more isn't always better. For example, overdoing supplemental vitamin C on a regular basis can lead to diarrhea and abdominal bloating, Feinstein says. Nausea, vomiting, cramps and othergastrointestin...
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MmSVCT1 functions as a homodimer with its gate domain forming the dimeric interface. This is similar to the microbial NAT/SLC23 transporters UraA29and UapA30, anion exchange 1 (SLC4A1)40and plant borate efflux transporter Bor141, but different from the epithelial anion transporter SLC26A942,43...
one of the main functions of vitamin d is to help activate t cells , aka the "killer cells" in the body. t cells actually detect and destroy foreign pathogens -- like viruses. "that makes vitamin d especially crucial for maintaining a functioning immune system that's capable of ...
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that our skin synthesizes when exposed to the sun. It benefits us in many ways, from bone health to mood.
Antioxidant functions of vitamins. Vitamins E and C, beta-carotene, and other carotenoids. Vitamins E and C in the prevention of cardiovascular disease in men: the Physicians' Health Study II randomized controlled trial Use of antioxidant vitamins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: meta-...
βC is a naturally occurring carotenoid found in many fruits and vegetables (Bonet et al., 2015, Grune et al., 2010) and serves as a safe source of vitamin A (Miller, Coronel, & Amengual, 2020). βC has antioxidant, anticancer, anti-CVDs and immunomodulatory functions (Li et al., 20...
Vitamin C has a significant role in modulating neurotransmitter synthesis and release in the brain. The functions of vitamin C in the brain include acting as a co-factor for dopamine beta-hydroxylase in the conversion of dopamine to noradrenaline, involvement in the modulation of both dopaminergic ...