Vitamin C
31 studies, 8 episodes on Vitamin C — reviewed, translated, woven together.
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The adrenal-vitamin C axis: from fish to guinea pigs and primates
Michael H Hooper, Anitra Carr, Paul E MarikThis article, for which full details are not yet summarized, explores the relationship between the adrenal glands and vitamin C from an evolutionary perspective. The title suggests a review of how this axis functions ac…
- 2022
Vitamin C, respiratory infections and the immune system, 2003
Harri HemiläAs only the title of this 2003 paper is available, a full summary has not yet been prepared. The title suggests the article explores the relationship between vitamin C, immune system function, and respiratory infections…
- 2022
The adrenal-vitamin C axis: from fish to guinea pigs and primates, 2919
Michael H Hooper, Anitra Carr, Paul E MarikThis research entry is currently a title only, with no abstract or article available for review. The title suggests a review of the relationship between the adrenal glands and vitamin C across a range of species, from f…
- 2022
Glutathione-Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant System in Animals, 1994
Alton MeisterThis entry refers to a 1994 publication by Alton Meister titled "Glutathione-Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant System in Animals". As the full text has not yet been reviewed for this portal, a detailed summary is not available.…
- 2020
Continuous Ascorbate Infusions in the Management of Patients with Advanced Colon Cancer
Nina MikirovaThis study analyzed data from a previous clinical trial involving 17 patients with late-stage colon cancer. The patients received continuous intravenous infusions of vitamin C (ascorbate) over 6-8 weeks. Researchers fou…
- 2020
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, St…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…
- 2020
Overview of the possible role of vitamin C in management of COVID-19
Anis Abobaker, Aboubaker Alzwi, Alsalheen Hamed A AlraiedIn 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…
- 2020
A new clinical trial to test high-dose vitamin C in patients with COVID-19
Anitra C CarrThis 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…
- 2020
Is the VITAMINS RCT indicating potential redundancy between corticosteroids and vitamin C?
Anitra C CarrKnown 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…
- 2019
Vitamin C administration in the critically ill: a summary of recent meta-analyses
Anitra C CarrThis 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…
- 2019
High-dose vitamin C suppresses the invasion and metastasis of breast cancer cells via inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition
Ling-Hui Zeng, Qing-Mei Wang, Lin-Yi Feng, Yu-Dun Ke, Qian-Zi Xu, An-Yi Wei, Chong Zhang, Rong-Biao YingThis study on breast cancer cells in the lab and in mice explored how different doses of vitamin C affect cancer cell behavior. Researchers found that low and medium doses of vitamin C seemed to encourage cancer cells t…
- 2018
Ascorbic acid in cancer treatment: let the phoenix fly
Niraj Shenoy, Edward Creagan, Thomas Witzig, Mark LevineThis review article discusses the renewed interest in Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) as a potential anti-cancer agent. When administered intravenously, Vitamin C can reach much higher concentrations in the body than when tak…
- 2018
Evidence is stronger than you think: a meta-analysis of vitamin C use in patients with sepsis
Jing LiThis commentary presents a meta-analysis of research on using vitamin C to treat sepsis. It builds upon two previous reviews by pooling their data for a combined statistical analysis. The aggregated results indicated a…
- 2017
Effects of vitamin C supplementation on glycaemic control: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
A W Ashor, A D Werner, J Lara, N D Willis, J C Mathers, M SiervoThis systematic review and meta-analysis compiled data from 22 randomized controlled trials to assess the effect of vitamin C supplementation on glycemic control. Overall, the researchers found no significant effect on…
- 2017
Hypovitaminosis C and vitamin C deficiency in critically ill patients despite recommended enteral and parenteral intakes
Anitra C Carr, Patrice C Rosengrave, Simone Bayer, Steve Chambers, Jan Mehrtens, Geoff M ShawThis study investigated vitamin C levels in 44 critically ill patients in an intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers found that most patients had low vitamin C levels (hypovitaminosis C), and one-third were severely defi…
- 2015
Fruit, vegetable and vitamin C intakes and plasma vitamin C: cross-sectional associations with insulin resistance and glycaemia in 9-10 year-old children
A S Donin, J E Dent, C M Nightingale, N Sattar, C G Owen, A R Rudnicka, M R Perkin, A M Stephen, S A Jebb, D G Cook, P…This cross-sectional study of over 2000 children in the UK examined the relationship between vitamin C and risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Researchers found that higher levels of vitamin C in the blood were associated…
- 2013
Vitamin C further improves the protective effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 on acute hypoglycemia-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction in type 1 diabetes
ANTONIO CERIELLO, ANNA NOVIALS, EMILIO ORTEGA, SILVIA CANIVELL, LUCIA LA SALA, GEMMA PUJADAS, LOREDANA BUCCIARELLI, MAU…Acute low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in people with type 1 diabetes can cause oxidative stress, inflammation, and damage to the lining of blood vessels. This study investigated whether the hormone GLP-1 and vitamin C co…
- 2013
Vitamin C Is an Essential Factor on the Anti-viral Immune Responses through the Production of Interferon-α/β at the Initial Stage of Influenza A Virus (H3N2) Infection
Yejin Kim, Hyemin Kim, Seyeon Bae, Jiwon Choi, Sun Young Lim, Naeun Lee, Joo Myung Kong, Young-il Hwang, Jae Seung Kang…This animal study investigated how vitamin C affects the immune response to influenza A virus (H3N2). Researchers used mice that, like humans, cannot synthesize their own vitamin C. When these mice were made vitamin C-d…
- 2013
Human skeletal muscle ascorbate is highly responsive to changes in vitamin C intake and plasma concentrations
Anitra C Carr, Stephanie M Bozonet, Juliet M Pullar, Jeremy W Simcock, Margreet C M VissersThis study investigated how vitamin C intake affects its concentration in human skeletal muscle. Researchers gave 36 men either half a kiwifruit or two kiwifruits daily for six weeks, as kiwifruit is a rich source of vi…
- 2013
Vitamin C in Disease Prevention and Cure: An Overview
Shailja Chambial, Shailendra Dwivedi, Kamla Kant Shukla, Placheril J John, Praveen SharmaThis narrative review provides an overview of Vitamin C's many roles in the body. It is essential for developing and maintaining connective tissues, and plays a key part in bone formation, wound healing, and gum health.…
Podcast
- Ep. 013
13. Dr. Thomas Levy: “All disease is caused by oxidative stress”
The episode was first published on the Swedish podcast Fasciaguiden on May 27, 2025. What if every chronic disease actually stems from the same root cause — the loss of electrons? In this eye-opening…
- Ep. 174
174. What is the charge of the food you eat? – The Electric Body Part 3
Note: This episode was first mistakenly published as number 173. The conversation about the electric body continues – this time focusing on the food we eat and the role of nutrients from an electrica…
- Ep. 163
163. Levy: “I believe this is the explanation for all disease”
LEVY: “All disease is due to oxidative stress” 163. LEVY: “All disease is due to oxidative stress” What if all chronic disease actually stems from the same fundamental problem – the loss of electrons…
- Ep. 148
148. Intravenous Vitamin C for Better Well-being? Interview with Dr. Mareike Claussen
Intravenous vitamin C to improve well-being is becoming more and more trendy, especially in the US, and together with Dr. Mareike Claussen, we talk about why. Are we generally deficient in vitamin C?…
- Ep. 134
134. Is Vitamin C Dangerous
We've received many questions about vitamin C over the years. Is vitamin C dangerous? How much should you take? What research is there on vitamin C and how it works in the body? This episode is about…
- Ep. 037
37. Magnesium is much more important than we previously thought
Many people know that magnesium is good for the nervous system, immune system & metabolism and that sugar, coffee, alcohol, etc., can cause magnesium deficiency. But did you know that Magnesium is in…
- Ep. 032
32. Oxidative stress & free radicals break down your body
Is your body also rusting away? Free radicals are formed naturally when our cells break down the food we eat and convert it into energy – and every time we put any kind of strain on the body, free ra…
- Ep. 015
15. About Vitamin C & why EVERYONE should take supplements
Fascia in everyday life About supplements and nutrients. Why does the fascia expert believe everyone should take supplements, and which supplements can't we live without? With us is Camilla Ranje Nor…