Vitamin C levels in blood plasma linked with brain connectivity and volume in older adults
A study of over 2,000 older Japanese adults found a correlation between lower blood plasma vitamin C levels and reduced gray matter volume and brain connectivity. The research suggests that maintaining adequate vitamin C may be important for preserving cognitive function and brain structure in aging populations.
Why it matters
This research provides potential dietary insights for mitigating cognitive decline and neurodegenerative risks in the elderly.
edited by Stephanie Baum , reviewed by Robert Egan
The article reports on peer-reviewed scientific findings without political or social commentary.
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