61 results for "Vitamin C"
Research
- 2020Title match
Vitamin C-An Adjunctive Therapy for Respiratory Infection, Sepsis and COVID-19
Patrick Holford, Anitra C Carr, Thomas H Jovic, Stephen R Ali, Iain S Whitaker, Paul E Marik, A David Smith
In this literature review, the authors examine vitamin C as a potential adjunctive therapy for respiratory infections, sepsis, and COVID-19. They highlight the vitamin's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulat…
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Vitamin C and Neutrophil Function: Findings from Randomized Controlled Trials
Mikee Liugan, Anitra C Carr
This systematic review examined how vitamin C supplementation affects neutrophils, a key type of immune cell. Researchers analyzed 16 randomized controlled trials that measured neutrophil functions like their ability to…
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Vitamin C: an essential “stress hormone” during sepsis
Paul E Marik
The body's stress response involves hormones like cortisol and catecholamines, but in most mammals, it also includes increased production of vitamin C. These substances work together to protect the body from damage duri…
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Vitamin C Inhibits Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Metastasis by Affecting the Expression of YAP1 and Synaptopodin 2
Liping Gan, Vladimir Camarena, Sushmita Mustafi, Gaofeng Wang
In this study using cell cultures and animal models, researchers investigated how vitamin C might inhibit the spread of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). They found that vitamin C, at concentrations achievable throu…
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Vitamin C administration in the critically ill: a summary of recent meta-analyses
Anitra C Carr
This 2019 publication is a summary of recent meta-analyses on the topic of vitamin C administration for critically ill patients. As the full text has not yet been reviewed, a detailed summary of its findings is not avai…
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Vitamin C – A new player in regulation of the cancer epigenome
Linn Gillberg, Andreas D Ørskov, Minmin Liu, Laurine B S Harsløf, Peter A Jones, Kirsten Grønbæk
This narrative review explores the emerging role of vitamin C in cancer treatment, particularly in relation to epigenetics. The authors note that vitamin C is crucial for enzymes that help regulate gene expression, and…
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Vitamin C and Immune Function
Anitra C Carr, Silvia Maggini
This narrative review explores the crucial role of Vitamin C in the human immune system. As a potent antioxidant, it supports various functions in both the innate and adaptive immune responses, from strengthening the sk…
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Vitamin C and Heart Health: A Review Based on Findings from Epidemiologic Studies
Melissa A Moser, Ock K Chun
This review examines the relationship between vitamin C and heart health by analyzing data from epidemiological studies and clinical trials. Research suggests that vitamin C may protect blood vessels by preventing the o…
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