[HTML][HTML] The long history of vitamin C: from prevention of the common cold to potential aid in the treatment of COVID-19

G Cerullo, M Negro, M Parimbelli, M Pecoraro… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
From Pauling's theories to the present, considerable understanding has been acquired of
both the physiological role of vitamin C and of the impact of vitamin C supplementation on …

Vitamin C—An adjunctive therapy for respiratory infection, sepsis and COVID-19

P Holford, AC Carr, TH Jovic, SR Ali, IS Whitaker… - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
There are limited proven therapies for COVID-19. Vitamin C's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
and immunomodulating effects make it a potential therapeutic candidate, both for the …

The emerging role of vitamin C in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19

AC Carr, S Rowe - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
Investigation into the role of vitamin C in the prevention and treatment of pneumonia and
sepsis has been underway for many decades. This research has laid a strong foundation for …

Global vitamin C status and prevalence of deficiency: a cause for concern?

S Rowe, AC Carr - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
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 …

Nutritional status of micronutrients as a possible and modifiable risk factor for COVID-19: a UK perspective

DP Richardson, JA Lovegrove - British journal of nutrition, 2021 - cambridge.org
Recent scientific evidence has indicated that the elderly have increased risk of COVID-19
infections, with over 70s and 80s being hardest hit–especially residents of care homes and …

The burden of cancer, government strategic policies, and challenges in Pakistan: A comprehensive review

A Ali, MF Manzoor, N Ahmad, RM Aadil, H Qin… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Cancer is a severe condition characterized by uncontrolled cell division and increasing
reported mortality and diagnostic cases. In 2040, an estimated 28.4 million cancer cases are …

Vitamin C supplementation for the treatment of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

M Olczak-Pruc, D Swieczkowski, JR Ladny, M Pruc… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the
severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), millions of people have died …

Factors affecting the vitamin C dose-concentration relationship: Implications for global vitamin C dietary recommendations

AC Carr, J Lykkesfeldt - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

High-dose vitamin C in advanced-stage cancer patients

A Zasowska-Nowak, PJ Nowak, A Ciałkowska-Rysz - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
High-dose intravenously administered vitamin C (IVC) is widely used in cancer patients by
complementary and alternative medicine practitioners. The most frequent indications for IVC …

Ascorbic acid as a master redox regulator of fruit ripening

A Arabia, S Munné-Bosch, P Muñoz - Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Ascorbic acid plays an essential role in human health and its deficiency severely impacts
physical well-being. Fruits are a good dietary source of ascorbic acid and thereby, its …