Vitamin C News and Research

Latest Vitamin C News and Research

Could spinach extract accelerate wound healing in those with diabetes?

A recent Scientific Reports study evaluated the effect of spinach extract on wound healing in diabetic rats.

13 Sep 2023

Vitamin C and D supplementation may reduce AML treatment complications

Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who received vitamin C and D supplements while undergoing intensive chemotherapy had lower rates of complications, such as infections, bleeding, and inflammation, when compared with similar, previously treated patients who did not receive these supplements.

7 Sep 2023

Does the Mediterranean diet meet nutritional requirements during pregnancy?

Whether adopting a healthy diet, such as the MedDiet, during pregnancy could meet the unique macro- and micronutrient requirements of pregnancy.

4 Sep 2023

Study: Almost 10% of Americans are sensitive to one of the top five most reactive superfoods

New research has revealed that almost 30 million Americans are sensitive to some of the most common nutrient-rich foods, including chia seeds, cranberries and green tea, as the superfood movement continues.

4 Sep 2023

Antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors

Vitamin C and other antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation shows.

31 Aug 2023

Study suggests whole egg consumption has benefits over egg white consumption in young, healthy adults

Researchers investigated the impacts of different egg-based diets on healthy young individuals' immune, hematologic, and metabolic clinical profiles.

30 Aug 2023

Unlocking ACE2: The enzyme that links COVID-19, heart disease, and diabetes

A recent study in the Journal of Biomedical Science examines the critical role of ACE2, an enzyme involved in blood volume and electrolyte balance, in chronic diseases like cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and COVID-19. The research suggests that ACE2 could serve as both a disease severity biomarker and a therapeutic target.

28 Aug 2023

Is a Western diet a risk factor for major depressive disorder?

Researchers investigated whether the Western diet (WD) was a risk element for major depressive disorder (MDD) patients.

8 Aug 2023

Do nutrient-enriched foods improve human health?

Researchers collated scientific evidence on advancements in research for nutrient-rich foods.

7 Aug 2023

The effects of oxidative stress on women’s fertility

Scientists review existing literature to assess the relationship between oxidative stress and female infertility.

1 Aug 2023

The role of vitamins, minerals, and intestinal microbiota in heart disease development in adults and children

Researchers discuss how certain minerals and vitamins impact the development and progression of CVDs in adults and children.

31 Jul 2023

Consuming strawberries may promote cognitive function and improve cardiovascular risk factors

Daily strawberry consumption was linked to improved cognitive function, lower blood pressure and higher antioxidant capacity in a randomized clinical trial presented today at Nutrition 2023, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nutrition.

24 Jul 2023

DASH diet reduces uric acid levels

Researchers evaluate the effects of the ketogenic diet and DASH diet on serological uric acid levels.

2 Jul 2023

From deserts to desserts: cacti components for new functional foods

Researchers described promising features of using cactus in the food sector, addressing the plant's functional, nutritional, and sustainable qualities.

29 Jun 2023

The impact of dietary carotenoids and vitamin C intake on the association between fruits and vegetable diet and preeclampsia

Researchers assessed the impact of dietary carotenoids and vitamin C intake on the association between fruits and vegetable diet and preeclampsia.

21 Jun 2023

Meat-free minerals: the mineral content, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability of iron and zinc vegetarian and vegan burgers

Researchers compared the mineral content and absorption of plant-based meat-free (vegan and vegetarian) burgers and beef burgers.

15 Jun 2023

Study reveals impressive skin benefits of blueberries

The benefits of topical and dietary blueberry supplementation in preventing environmental stressor-mediated skin damage and preserving skin health.

14 Jun 2023

Juicy findings: Chinese consumers embrace fruit peel delights, scientists examine nutritional value and pesticide concerns

Research explores the consumption of fruit peels by Chinese consumers, highlighting their nutritional value and pesticide residues. It provides insights into methods of pesticide detection and removal, as well as the physiological benefits of fruit peels, aiming to guide informed consumption and contribute to further research in this area.

1 Jun 2023

Exploring how and why nitrate has contrasting potential risks and benefits

Despite our understanding of nutrition expanding remarkably in recent times, few aspects of our diet continue to confuse and divide the experts like nitrate.

22 May 2023