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Clinical effects of vitamin C in elderly inpatients with low blood-vitamin-C levels.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  84260     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The effect of oral vitamin C has been examined in elderly long-stay inpatients known to have low levels of vitamin C in their plasma and leucocytes. 1 g of vitamin C given daily for 28 days was shown to be associated with slight, but significant, clinical improvement and weight-gain when compared with placebo therapy.
Authors:
C J Schorah; A Newill; D L Scott; D B Morgan
Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Lancet     Volume:  1     ISSN:  0140-6736     ISO Abbreviation:  Lancet     Publication Date:  1979 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1979-04-28     Completed Date:  1979-04-28     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985213R     Medline TA:  Lancet     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  403-5     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Activities of Daily Living
Age Factors
Aged
Ascorbic Acid / administration & dosage,  blood,  therapeutic use*
Ascorbic Acid Deficiency / drug therapy*
Body Weight / drug effects
Clinical Trials as Topic
Double-Blind Method
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Length of Stay
Leukocytes / metabolism
Long-Term Care
Middle Aged
Placebos
Time Factors
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Placebos; 50-81-7/Ascorbic Acid

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