Preferred Name | Vitamin C | |
Synonyms |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C68507 |
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ALT_DEFINITION |
Class of water-soluble antioxidant vitamins which are cofactors in the biosynthesis of collagen, carnitine, and neurotransmitters, and can quench a variety of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. (DRI) A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin C helps fight infections, heal wounds, and keep tissues healthy. It is an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). Vitamin C is found in all fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits, strawberries, cantaloupe, green peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, leafy greens, and potatoes. It is water-soluble (can dissolve in water) and must be taken in every day. Vitamin C is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer. |
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CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:176783 |
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code |
C68507 |
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Contributing_Source |
CRCH CTRP |
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Display_Name |
Vitamin C |
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in_subset | ||
INFOODS |
VITC |
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label |
Vitamin C |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Vitamin_C |
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Micronutrient |
Y |
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Nutrient |
Y |
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Preferred_Name |
Vitamin C |
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prefixIRI |
NCIT:C68507 |
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prefLabel |
Vitamin C |
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Semantic_Type |
Vitamin |
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Tolerable_Level |
Y |
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UMLS_CUI |
C2349136 |
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Unit |
mg |
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US_Recommended_Intake |
Y |
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USDA_ID |
401 |
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subClassOf |