[Effect of the supplemental administration of ascorbic acid on its content in the blood and tissues of rabbits exposed to excess amounts of ultraviolet radiation].

In the blood and tissues of rabbits receiving with the food 40-50 mg of vitamin C per day and irradiated with an excess doses of ultraviolet radiation the vitamin C content decreases. Depending upon the irradiation dose it is recommended that the quantity of vitamin C in the food of rabbits be increased up to 120-220 mg/kg.