Effect of vitamin C and carotene on the absorption of calcium from the intestine.
The effect of vitamin C or carotene either in the authentic form or naturally occurring as in orange, parsley and pepper juices on calcium absorption was studied. Results obtained revealed that ascorbic acid, orange and pepper juices enhanced intestinal calcium absorption. Carotene and parsley proved to be without effect.
D000818:Animals; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000032:analysis / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D001835:Body Weight; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism*; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000032:analysis / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002957:Citrus / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D007408:Intestinal Absorption / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D009821:Oils / Q000494:pharmacology; D051381:Rats; D014675:Vegetables / Q000032:analysis; D003313:Zea mays
D001798:Blood Proteins; D009821:Oils; D002338:Carotenoids; D001205:Ascorbic Acid; D002118:Calcium