Antonyms for vitamin Cvi·tamin c

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1. vitamin Cnoun

   Synonyms:
   E300, antioxidant

2. vitamin Cnoun

   The L-enantiomer of ascorbic acid, a water-soluble nutrient essential for life, synthesized by most animals and plants but not humans, although used in our bodies for many purposes. It is plentiful in citrous fruits and many vegetables, and a deficiency causes scurvy.

   Synonyms:
   antioxidant, E300

Matched Categories

1. • Antioxidant
   • Water-soluble Vitamin

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1. vitamin C, C, ascorbic acidnoun

   a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy

   Synonyms:
   century, hundred, light speed, degree Celsius, nose candy, snow, coke, ascorbic acid, deoxycytidine monophosphate, one C, degree centigrade, ampere-second, coulomb, speed of light, atomic number 6, blow, carbon, cytosine

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. vitamin C

   Synonyms:
   Antiscorb, antiscorbutic factor, antiscorbutic vitamin, ascorbic acid, cevitamic acid, hexuronic acid, reducing factor

How to use vitamin C in a sentence?

1. Kylie Ivanir:

   Pomegranates are high in vitamin C and contain many potent antioxidants, including flavonoids and anthocyanins. Together, these nutrients help protect our cells against the stress and oxidative damage that are a normal part of aging. The seeds, peels, and juice of pomegranate also contain powerful anti-aging phytochemicals known as punicalagins, these plant compounds preserve collagen in the skin, keeping it hydrated and youthful. The vitamin C found in pomegranates also helps the body produce its own collagen, since it is a precursor in the formation process.

2. Cynthia Sass:

   Vitamin C gives non-heme iron a sizable boost, upping its absorption by six times, so pair beans with foods like bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, and citrus.

3. Christopher Calapai:

   Drinking wipes out your B vitamins, it consists of vitamin C, magnesium, calcium and glutathione — great antioxidants and great for your brain.

4. Pina LoGiudice:

   Studies show that the more sleep you get, the better your immune system will be, i would also recommend a small dose of vitamin C when a woman has a cold. You don’t want to take too much of it because it can induce contractions, so I usually keep it at anywhere less than 500 mg. I love Neti pots, especially if there is a sinus infection. And doing saltwater gargles if you have a sore throat.

5. Andrew Smyth:

   We were interested in looking at this particular group who have a high risk for cardiovascular disease because they are also going to have a high risk of cognitive decline, previous research has suggested that a Mediterranean diet -- rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats -- is associated with reduced risk of cognitive impairment. We've also seen preliminary research suggesting that eating vitamin C and folate-rich vegetables like spinach and broccoli may slow cognitive decline. Other research has suggested that blueberries may boost memory, and that a high intake of saturated and trans fats can have negative effects. So it's no surprise that to me that the healthiest eaters in this study fared the best in terms of their cognitive health.

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