For Medical and Dental students
also for NEET Preparation
Easy to remember with mnemonic- DeHydroASCORBATE
Active forms Ascorbic acid and dehydroascorbic acid
FUNCTIONS
Hydroxylation reactions
Collagen formation
Antioxidant
Bone formation
Tryptophan metabolism
Tyrosine metabolism
cellular respiration
DEFICIENCY causes
Scurvy
bleeding and swollen gums
Ecchymosis, hematomas
delayed wound healing
Scorbutic Rosary
Anemia
