Vitamin C, containing ascorbic acid, is an important water-soluble vitamin vital for many body functions. Low levels of vitamin C can cause symptoms such as a weakened immune system, fatigue, skin ...

Cognitive impairment among older hospitalized Australians could be the result of low vitamin C levels, a Flinders University-led study has found, paving the way for a potential treatment. Common in ...

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin found in berries, citrus, other fruits and vegetables.

A retrospective review in Northern Saskatchewan found that 56% of adults tested for suspected scurvy had vitamin C deficiency ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is concerned that Americans aren't getting enough vitamins and minerals. On its website, it notes that vitamins and minerals "are critical for ...

’Tis the season…to catch a cold or the flu. Vitamin C is touted as one of the best immune-boosting supplements on the market, which explains why searches around “vitamin C deficiency” have spiked by 1 ...

A surprising clinical trial suggests that taking vitamin C daily could improve survival in people with precancerous blood ...

A surprising pattern emerged during long-term follow-up, prompting plans for a larger study.

Scientists at Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) have discovered a benefit of vitamin C deficiency: protection from a major parasitic disease. Their research ...