Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is used to prevent or treat low levels of vitamin C in people who do not get enough of the vitamin from their diets. Most people who eat a normal diet do not need extra ascorbic acid. Low levels of vitamin C can result in a condition called scurvy. Scurvy may cause symptoms such as rash, muscle weakness, joint pain, tiredness, or tooth loss.
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A serum magnesium test is a measurement of how much magnesium there is in the blood.Alternative NamesMagnesium - bloodHow the test is performedBlood... Read more »
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All cells need calcium in order to work. Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth. It is important for heart function, and helps with muscle... Read more »
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Vitamins are a group of substances that are essential for normal cell function, growth, and development.There are 13 essential vitamins, meaning they... Read more »
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Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. Alternative NamesRetinol; Retinal; Retinoic acid; CarotenoidsFunctionVitamin A helps form and maintain healthy... Read more »
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Mineral metabolism disorders are abnormal levels of minerals -- either too much or too little -- in the blood. Minerals are very important for the... Read more »