Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) has been known as an antioxidant for most people. However, its
physiological role is much larger and encompasses very different processes ranging from …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Nutrients are essential for the healthy development and proper maintenance of body
functions in humans. For adequate nourishment, it is important to keep track of nutrients …

Whether vitamin C (ascorbate) has a role to play as an anti-cancer agent has been debated
for decades. Ascorbate has been used by cancer patients in an unregulated environment …

Growing evidence suggests that vitamin C supplementation may be an effective adjunct
therapy in the management of people with diabetes. This paper critically reviews the current …

Melatonin is an endogenous hormone derived from tryptophan that is mainly released from
the pineal gland in the dark. Melatonin regulates many biological functions such as sleep …

The use of intravenous vitamin C (IVC) for cancer therapy has long been an area of intense
controversy. Despite this, high dose IVC has been administered for decades by …

The global healthcare burden of an aging population continues to increase, with nearly a
quarter of the total global burden of disease attributable to people aged≥ 60 years. Older …