Boost Brain Function with Vitamin C
Dr StenglerMost of us think about vitamin C as the immune vitamin. Vitamin C certainly plays a vital role in immune function and several other essential body functions. New research demonstrates that vitamin C improves cognitive function.
The study involved 214 healthy young adults who had inadequate vitamin C blood levels. Participants were then given vitamin C at a dose of 500 mg twice daily for 4 weeks or a placebo. Compared to placebo, the vitamin C group had significantly improved work attention and work motivation, which improved performance on cognitive tasks that required sustained attention.
Food Sources of Vitamin C
" Red pepper
" Orange juice/oranges
" Grapefruit
" Kiwi
" Green Pepper
" Broccoli
" Brussels sprouts
While vitamin C deficiency is not common in America, suboptimal levels can impact ones health. Some reasons why one may be low in vitamin C:
" Alcohol consumption
" A diet that has inadequate fruits and vegetables or restricted diets
" Smokers
" Type 1 diabetes
" Inflammatory bowel disease
Dr. Mark Stengler NMD, MS, is a bestselling author in private practice in Encinitas, California, at the Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine. His newsletter, Dr. Stenglers Health Breakthroughs, is available at �www.markstengler.com and his product line at www.drstengler.com
References
Maxfield L, Crane J. Vitamin C Deficiency. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493187/. Published 2022. Accessed March 8, 2022.
Sim, M., Hong, S., Jung, S. et al. Vitamin C supplementation promotes mental vitality in healthy young adults: results from a cross-sectional analysis and a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Eur J Nutr 61, 447459 (2022).
