Vitamin C Deficiency in the Young Brain—Findings from Experimental Animal Models

Severe and long-term vitamin C deficiency can lead to fatal scurvy, which is fortunately considered rare today. However, a moderate state of vitamin C (vitC) deficiency (hypovitaminosis C)—defined as a plasma concentration below 23 μM—is estimated to affect up to 10% of the population in the Western...

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Main Author: Pernille Tveden-Nyborg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/5/1685