Public health practices including handwashing and vaccinations help reduce the spread
and impact of infections. Nevertheless, the global burden of infection is high, and additional …

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that must be obtained through the diet in adequate
amounts to prevent hypovitaminosis C, deficiency and its consequences—including the …

Background Vitamin C is an essential water-soluble nutrient which cannot be synthesised or
stored by humans. It is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive …

A recent review of global vitamin C status has indicated a high prevalence of deficiency,
particularly in low-and middle-income countries, as well as in specific subgroups within high …

Scurvy is a well-known clinical condition caused by vitamin C deficiency. Although
considered a rare disease in high-income countries, it has been recently increasingly …

The concept of a 'recommended dietary allowance'(RDA) and similar terms describing the
daily intake of essential nutrients recommended for healthy individuals is widely used by …

Consuming a balanced, nutritious diet is important for maintaining health, especially as
individuals age. Several studies suggest that consuming a diet rich in antioxidants and anti …

Vitamin C status is known to be associated with several demographic and lifestyle factors.
These include gender, age, ethnicity, pregnancy/lactation, body weight, smoking status and …

Background Vitamin C deficiency may be more common than is generally assumed, and the
association between vitamin C deficiency and adverse psychiatric effects has been known …

The maternal diet during pregnancy is a key determinant of offspring health. Early studies
have linked poor maternal nutrition during gestation with a propensity for the development of …