Does vitamin C deficiency result in impaired brain development in infants?

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Scurvy, the rare but potentially mortal manifestation of severe and prolonged lack of vitamin C, is often confused with hypovitaminosis C, i.e. the mere definition of vitamin C deficiency. While the latter condition can be diagnosed in millions, the clinical consequences-if they exist-remain largely unknown, since only a tiny fraction of those deficient in vitamin C actually develop clinical scurvy. Is hypovitaminosis C itself a problem at all then? Yes, it may well be in some cases. Recent data by us suggest that the neonatal brain is particularly susceptible to vitamin C deficiency and that this condition may adversely affect early brain development.
Original languageEnglish
JournalRedox Report
Volume14
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)2-6
Number of pages5
ISSN1351-0002
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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