Vitamin C Forum

As the global population ages, the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s continues to rise. However, emerging research highlights the potential role of dietary factors, particularly the intake of vitamin C, in reducing the risk and progression of these debilitating conditions. Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, plays a critical role in maintaining brain health, potentially offering a natural defense against cognitive decline.

4. New Function of Vitamin C: Treating Alzheimer's Disease

"When we treated brain tissue from mice suffering from Alzheimer's disease with vitamin C, we could
see that the toxic protein aggregates were dissolved. Our results show a previously unknown model for
how vitamin C affects the amyloid plaques", says Katrin Mani, reader in Molecular Medicine at Lund
University.

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