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#191In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam delve into captivating and practical fun facts about vitamin C. They discuss the recommended daily intake, its role in preventing scurvy, the surprising regulations on food labels, and the common foods that are rich in vitamin C. Furthermore, they explore its use as a preservative and potential benefits in skincare, emphasizing the essential need for a varied diet to maintain optimal health. They also share personal anecdotes and considerations for supplementing vitamin C through diet and topical applications.00:00 Introduction to Fun Facts About Vitamin C01:12 Daily Vitamin C Requirements and Deficiency02:30 Vitamin C in Foods and Supplements03:16 Personal Vitamin C Intake Stories06:54 High Vitamin C Foods12:49 Vitamin C Needs for Different Lifestyles15:12 Challenges in Vitamin C Research15:58 Vitamin C as a Preservative17:09 Topical Application of Vitamin C18:07 Vitamin C and Wound Healing19:10 Vitamin C in Skincare20:38 Vitamin C Supplements: Do You Need Them?22:56 Personal Experiences with Vitamin C25:46 Favorite Vitamins and Their Impact27:57 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts on Vitamins29:00 Credits and Acknowledgements References from this episode: Biochemistry, 4th edition Garrett & Grisham https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18505499/ https://youtu.be/3e2JYMNS_W4?t=477s https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2019/ob/c9ob01646e https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2019/02/05/episode-19-scurvy-thanks-a-lot-evolution/We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com and @McAllisterBri on twitter! Thanks to our monthly supporters Jessie Reder Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Emerson Woodhall Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Bri McAllister Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★Check out our website at chemforyourlife.comWatch our episodes on YouTubeFind us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife