Aim of investigation: To investigate what type of fruit juice contains most Vitamin C and therefore contains the most antioxidants. Equipment: • Range of fruit juices • Standard 1% vitamin C solution • Pipette and burette to measure volumes • Standard laboratory glassware and apparatus • DCPIP 0.1% Variables: • Dependent: Volume of vitamin C in fruit juice • Independent: The type of fruit juice • Control: Volume of DCPIP, test tube size and pipette. Method: 1.
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The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/1356-3289.htm CCIJ 13,4 When an icon stumbles: the Ribena issue mismanaged Tony Jaques RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia Abstract Purpose – When two 14-year-old New Zealand schoolgirls challenged the advertising claims of Ribena blackcurrant drink – owned by global giant GlaxoSmithKline – they triggered a sequence of events which led to prosecution, public opprobrium and international damage
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surprisingly this simple little drink can do more wonders for your body. Instead of getting a cup of coffee, why not replace it with a warm water lemon drink? Below are the good factors to consider. 1. Boosts your immune system: Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure. * 2. Balances pH: Drink lemon water everyday and you’ll reduce your body’s overall acidity
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Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss - 30 Delicious Detox, Cleanse and Green Smoothie Diet Book Troy Adashun Copyright © 2013 Troy Adashun 2 Wait! Before you continue… are you on a diet or want to lose a few pounds? If your answered YES you are not alone. Almost everyone wants to lose 10, 20 or 50 pounds. Unfortunately most of us have no idea how to do it. Yes dieting can work, but starving yourself just leads to frustration and failure. If you've been searching for weight loss tips that really
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then having the antioxidants search for electrons. There are many different antioxidants some of the more common ones include beta carotene, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. There are many claims out there that taking antioxidant supplements or increasing our intake of foods containing antioxidants will prevent heart disease, cancer, and other conditions. In Vitamin E trials done on people who had been diagnosed with coronary disease showed no benefit. One study showed that people who take antioxidant supplements
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Core Practical: The vitamin C content of fruit juice Firstly, the role of vitamin C in the body is an important one. It is needed for multiple functions such the formation of collagen for healthy gums, teeth, blood vessels and plays a strong role in fighting infections. The recommended amount of vitamin C is 60 to 90 milligrams per day, and of the citrus produced in the U.S harvest, about 90 percent was processed into juice. Thus, it suggests that orange juice is popular and a readily available
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fruit when they are exposed to the air, and how the ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is effective in preventing oxidation. First of all, oxidation is caused because, in some tissues exist enzymes that reacts with the oxygen, and it causes the oxidation of some components of the cells. These enzymes cause the dark coloration that has the fruits when they are exposed to the air. But some substance, like ascorbic acid, well known as Vitamin C, prevents that the oxygen reacts with the enzymes, and then it could
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that I am not getting enough vitamin C in my diet. I know that fruits are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and other vital nutrients that can have an effect on my body according to the amount consumed. This is why I need to focus on the lack of fruit my diet and take steps to rectify the situation so I can increase my vitamin C intake, and eat healthier in general. According to an article about vitamin C from the University of Maryland medical center, vitamin C is an antioxidant that blocks
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Natural product From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search | This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2009) | Paclitaxel (Taxol) is a natural product derived from the Yew tree.[1] A natural product is a chemical compound or substance produced by a living organism - found in nature that usually has a pharmacological or biological
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When you think of Vitamin C it is usually linked to the immune system. Whenever you feel a cold coming on most people reach for Vitamin C. However, Vitamin C does more than just help the immune system fight off disease and illnesses from our bodies. It plays a crucial role in building and maintaining the body’s tissues. It helps with keeping gums and teeth healthy as well as strengthens muscles. Let’s not forget how important it is to blood vessel deployment. In the recent years, scientists
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