Does vitamin C deficiency result in impaired brain development in infants?
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Scurvy, the rare but potentially mortal manifestation of severe and prolonged lack of vitamin C, is often confused with hypovitaminosis C, i.e. the mere definition of vitamin C deficiency. While the latter condition can be diagnosed in millions, the clinical consequences-if they exist-remain largely unknown, since only a tiny fraction of those deficient in vitamin C actually develop clinical scurvy. Is hypovitaminosis C itself a problem at all then? Yes, it may well be in some cases. Recent data by us suggest that the neonatal brain is particularly susceptible to vitamin C deficiency and that this condition may adversely affect early brain development.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Redox Report |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 2-6 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISSN | 1351-0002 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
- Former LIFE faculty - vitamin c, deficiency, brain development
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