A note on the effect of food restriction on tissue ascorbic acid in guinea-pigs.

Abstract

1. Male, adult guinea-pigs received a scorbutogenic diet and a daily supplement of 1-0 mg ascorbic acid/100 g body-weight. 2. Restriction of food intake for a period of 17 d resulted in a 25% loss in body-weight and a significant reduction in the retention of ascorbic acid by the spleen, liver and adrenal glands.

• Authors: J E Davies, R E Hughes
• Journal: The British journal of nutrition (Br J Nutr) Vol. 38 Issue 2 Pg. 299-300 (Sep 1977) ISSN: 0007-1145 [Print] England
• PMID: 911747 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Ascorbic Acid

Topics

• Animals
• Ascorbic Acid (metabolism)
• Guinea Pigs
• Male
• Metabolism
• Organ Size
• Starvation (metabolism)