Low Levels Of Vitamin C Linked To Artery Disease
Researchers recently reported that individuals with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a form of atherosclerosis, appear to have low levels of vitamin C in their blood. It is theorized that having PAD may cause inflammation and the release of free radicals-compounds that contribute to aging and the development of other diseases. According to the research group, headed by Dr. Michel Langlois of Ghent University in Belgium, while antioxidants such as vitamin C can “neutralize” free radical compounds to help reduce harm, free radicals can also deplete antioxidants from the body when the overall levels are low. In their study, the researchers found that participants with PAD had vitamin C blood levels nearly twice as low as those without PAD. For more information, go to Source: Circulation 2001;103.
Researchers recently reported that individuals with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a form of atherosclerosis, appear to have low levels of vitamin C in their blood. It is theorized that having PAD may cause inflammation and the release of free radicals-compounds that contribute to aging and the development of other diseases. According to the research group, headed by Dr. Michel Langlois of Ghent University in Belgium, while antioxidants such as vitamin C can “neutralize” free radical compounds to help reduce harm, free radicals can also deplete antioxidants from the body when the overall levels are low. In their study, the researchers found that participants with PAD had vitamin C blood levels nearly twice as low as those without PAD. For more information, go to Source: Circulation 2001;103.