Ascorbic acid, as a one of the basic exogenous vitamins, occurs in the body in the form of
ascorbate, known for its strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The presented …

Contingent upon concentration, reactive oxygen species (ROS) influence cancer evolution
in apparently contradictory ways, either initiating/stimulating tumorigenesis and supporting …

Over the past century, the notion that vitamin C can be used to treat cancer has generated
much controversy. However, new knowledge regarding the pharmacokinetic properties of …

Humans have lost their vitamin C-synthesizing capacities during evolution. Therefore, the
uptake of this essential compound from external sources is mandatory in order to prevent …

Wearable sweat sensors have received significant research interest and have become
popular as sweat contains considerable health information about physiological and …

The global impact of childhood malnutrition is staggering. The synergism between
malnutrition and infection contributes substantially to childhood morbidity and mortality …

Vitamin C (VitC) is known to directly impair cancer cell growth in preclinical models, but
there is little clinical evidence on its antitumoral efficacy. In addition, whether and how VitC …

The aim of this chapter is to summarize key literature findings regarding the role of
micronutrients, mainly vitamins and minerals in health and disease. Various studies have …

Green tea has been shown to have beneficial effects against cancer, obesity,
atherosclerosis, diabetes, bacterial and viral infections, and dental caries. The catechin (−) …

Heat stress compromises efficient poultry production by impairing growth performance and
increasing mortality. Mechanisms to dissipate excess heat divert energy from efficient …