Ascorbic Acid, Biological Function and Chemistry.
Abstract
This is a report on the concluding year of a study in depth on the chemistry and metabolism of ascorbic acid and isoascorbic acid or erythorbic acid. The broad objectives of the research were to study in detail the biochemistry of these compounds to provide the fundamental background for further studies on the nutritive and stress requirement for the soldier for vitamin C. A further aspect of the study was to determine the metabolic interaction of ascorbic acid and erythorbic acid, since the latter is an optical isomer of vitamin c and also a common food additive, especially in military emergency rations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA062061
Entities
People
- Bert M. Tolbert
Organizations
- University of Colorado Boulder