Health
Lemon water won't detox or energize you, but it may affect your body in other ways
If you believe anecdotes online, drinking lukewarm water with a splash of lemon juice is detoxifying, energizing and soothing.
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News tagged with vitamin c deficiency
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Vitamin C deficiency and mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease
Early clinical features of sporadic Alzheimer's disease include alterations in mitochondrial function that appear prior to classical features. Mitochondrial dysfunction increases the production of reactive oxygen species ...
Dec 4, 2017
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Health
Scurvy is still a thing in Canada
Scurvy, the debilitating condition remembered as a disease of pirates, is still found in Canada.
Jan 18, 2020
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Health
Increase in RDA for vitamin C could help reduce heart disease, stroke, cancer
The recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, of vitamin C is less than half what it should be, scientists argue in a recent report, because medical experts insist on evaluating this natural, but critical nutrient in the same ...
Jul 16, 2012
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Health
Poor diet sees scurvy reappear in Australia
Scurvy, a disease historically associated with old-world sailors on long voyages, is making a surprise comeback in Australia, with health officials Tuesday revealing a rare spate of cases.
Nov 29, 2016
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Nilotinib associated with case of scurvy
(HealthDay)—Nilotinib is associated with scurvy, possibly because of its effects on cutaneous metabolism, according to a letter to the editor published online April 28 in the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology.
May 11, 2016
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Bleeding gums may be a sign you need more vitamin C in your diet
Current advice from the America Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day because it could be a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of periodontal disease. And ...
Feb 1, 2021
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Health
Smoke and poor diet cause low vitamin C levels in India's elderly population
Up to three quarters of elderly people in parts of India have vitamin C deficiency, a study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for human health, playing a role from ...
Dec 6, 2011
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Low vitamin C linked to cognitive impairment in older Australians
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.
Mar 21, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Kiwifruit can quickly improve mental health, suggests study
Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be. In a study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found ...
Jan 25, 2024
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