61 results for "Vitamin C"
Research
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Vitamin C Protects Chondrocytes against Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis by Multiple Pathways
Pu-Rong Chiu, Yu-Chen Hu, Tzu-Ching Huang, Bau-Shan Hsieh, Jou-Pei Yeh, Hsiao-Ling Cheng, Li-Wen Huang, Kee-Lung Chang
In this study using rat and cell models, researchers investigated if vitamin C could protect cartilage cells against osteoarthritis-like damage. The results showed that vitamin C reduced oxidative stress, inflammation,…
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Regulation of gut microbiota by vitamin C, vitamin E and β-carotene
Xin-Yu Li, Lei Meng, Liang Shen, Hong-Fang Ji
This review article summarizes research on how the antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene influence the gut microbiota. By analyzing 19 studies, the authors found that these nutrients may alter the compositio…
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Antiviral Mechanisms of Vitamin C: A Short Communication Consensus Report
Michael J Gonzalez, Jorge R Miranda-Massari, Jose R Rodriguez, Victor Marcial-Vega, Miguel J Berdiel, Jorge Duconge, Steve Hickey, Jose Olalde, Raul Morales-Bo…
This 2020 publication is a consensus report from a large group of authors, summarizing agreed-upon points regarding vitamin C. Based on the title, the report details the various mechanisms by which vitamin C may exert a…
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Mini-Review on the Roles of Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Selenium in the Immune System against COVID-19
Minkyung Bae, Hyeyoung Kim
This mini-review discusses how vitamin C, vitamin D, and selenium may affect the immune system in relation to COVID-19. Research suggests that deficiencies in these micronutrients are common in patients with acute respi…
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Repositioning Vitamin C as a Promising Option to Alleviate Complications associated with COVID-19
Mithila Farjana, Akhi Moni, Abdullah Al Mamun Sohag, Adeba Hasan, Abdul Hannan, Golzar Hossain, Jamal Uddin
This narrative review explores the potential of Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) for managing complications associated with COVID-19. The authors highlight its known functions, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and i…
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Overview of the possible role of vitamin C in management of COVID-19
Anis Abobaker, Aboubaker Alzwi, Alsalheen Hamed A Alraied
In this 2020 review, the authors examine the possible role of vitamin C in managing COVID-19. They note that the body's vitamin C levels often drop during an acute infection due to increased metabolic demands. Because v…
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A new clinical trial to test high-dose vitamin C in patients with COVID-19
Anitra C Carr
This 2020 entry by Anitra C. Carr announces a new clinical trial. The study was designed to investigate the effects of high-dose vitamin C on patients with COVID-19. As this is only a title entry, no details about the s…
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Is the VITAMINS RCT indicating potential redundancy between corticosteroids and vitamin C?
Anitra C Carr
Known only by its title, this article appears to be a commentary or analysis of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) known as VITAMINS. The title poses a question about whether there might be a "redundancy," or overlappi…
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