The Mechanism of Active Transport of Vitamin C in the Intestines

In Ask DrJ, News by PERQUE Integrative Health (PIH) Clinical Team

In this edition of “Ask Dr. J”- Dr. Jaffe describes the mechanism of active transport of vitamin C in the intestines, as well as if the mechanism is altered during illness to allow more ascorbate to be transported into the body.

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