#191

In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam delve into captivating and practical fun facts about vitamin C. They discuss the recommended daily intake, its role in preventing scurvy, the surprising regulations on food labels, and the common foods that are rich in vitamin C. Furthermore, they explore its use as a preservative and potential benefits in skincare, emphasizing the essential need for a varied diet to maintain optimal health. They also share personal anecdotes and considerations for supplementing vitamin C through diet and topical applications.

00:00 Introduction to Fun Facts About Vitamin C
01:12 Daily Vitamin C Requirements and Deficiency
02:30 Vitamin C in Foods and Supplements
03:16 Personal Vitamin C Intake Stories
06:54 High Vitamin C Foods
12:49 Vitamin C Needs for Different Lifestyles
15:12 Challenges in Vitamin C Research
15:58 Vitamin C as a Preservative
17:09 Topical Application of Vitamin C
18:07 Vitamin C and Wound Healing
19:10 Vitamin C in Skincare
20:38 Vitamin C Supplements: Do You Need Them?
22:56 Personal Experiences with Vitamin C
25:46 Favorite Vitamins and Their Impact
27:57 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts on Vitamins
29:00 Credits and Acknowledgements

References from this episode:

1. Biochemistry, 4th edition Garrett & Grisham
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18505499/
3. https://youtu.be/3e2JYMNS_W4?t=477s
4. https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2019/ob/c9ob01646e
5. https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2019/02/05/episode-19-scurvy-thanks-a-lot-evolution/

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#035 Rebroadcast

Do you like apples? Ever wonder why they turn brown when you cut them? This week, Melissa and Jam explore this very question. What's going on in these apples? Where does the brown come from? Is it a good or bad thing? Does it taste different? Is the brown actually apple tears from the pain of being cut? And how do you like them apples?

References from this episode

1. Science Experiment: The Brown Apple Project - 4-H
2. Purification and Characterization of Polyphenol Oxidase from Banana (Musa sapientum L.) Pulp - Chang-Peng YangShuji FujitaMD AshrafuzzamanNaoko NakamuraNobuyuki Hayashi
3. Nonbrowning GM apple cleared for market - Emily Waltz, Nature Biotechnology
4. Why Do Avocados Turn Brown? – The Chemistry of Avocados - Compound Chemistry
5. Browning Inhibition in Fresh-cut ‘Fuji’ Apple Slices by Natural Anti-browning Agents
6. Inhibition of Apple-Slice Browning by 4-Hexylresorcinol - Yaguang LuoGustavo and Barbosa-Cánovas
7. Department Of Agriculture Approves First Genetically Modified Apple, Which Resists Turning Brown - Britt E. Erickson, Chemical & Engineering News

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#190

In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam delve into the role of vitamin C in the immune system and examine whether taking mega doses of the vitamin can help with common colds. Melissa, a seasoned chemist, explains the chemistry behind oxidation, reduction, and free radicals, and how vitamin C's properties make it crucial for immune function. The discussion also covers historical context, including Linus Pauling's theories, and recent scientific findings on vitamin C's effectiveness. Throughout the episode, Melissa and Jam use analogies and discuss various studies while also previewing future episodes on vitamin C's other benefits and common questions.

00:00 Introduction to Vitamin C and Collagen
00:57 Meet the Hosts: Melissa and Jim
01:43 Podcast Background and Corrections
04:01 Vitamin C Part Two: Immune System and Megadoses
07:56 Chemistry Lesson: Oxidation and Reduction
15:57 Vitamin C's Role in the Immune System
22:18 The Bat Signal Analogy
23:51 Vitamin C and Immune Cells
24:27 Oxidative Stress and Damage
27:02 Vitamin C Deficiency and Cold Symptoms
28:24 Vitamin C and Physical Stress
33:12 Elderberry and Cold Symptoms
36:08 Upcoming Vitamin C Topics
37:14 Summer Plans and Wrap-Up

References from this episode:

1. Biochemistry, 4th edition Garrett & Grisham
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18505499/
3. https://youtu.be/3e2JYMNS_W4?t=477s
4. https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2019/ob/c9ob01646e
5. https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2019/02/05/episode-19-scurvy-thanks-a-lot-evolution/

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