FIGURE 5-1. Chemical structure of ascorbic acid.

FIGURE 5-1

Chemical structure of ascorbic acid.

From: 5, Vitamin C

Cover of Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids
Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids.
Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Dietary Antioxidants and Related Compounds.
Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2000.
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