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  • Neuroscience
  • Biochemistry
  • Developmental Biology

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  • Vitamin C is a vital antioxidant in the brain, essential for functions like reactive oxygen species scavenging, neuromodulation, and angiogenesis.
  • Studies in SVCT2(-/-) mice and guinea pigs demonstrate that vitamin C absence or deficiency is detrimental to brain development and cognitive function.
  • Emerging evidence suggests a role for vitamin C deficiency in age-related cognitive decline and stroke pathophysiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on the effects of vitamin C deficiency on the developing and aging brain.
  • To highlight findings from in vivo experimentation and clinical studies.
  • To consolidate current understanding of vitamin C's neuroprotective roles.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of in vivo experimentation.
  • Analysis of clinical studies.
  • Synthesis of data on vitamin C's impact on brain development and aging.

Main Results:

  • Vitamin C deficiency in early life leads to reduced hippocampal volume, neuron number, and impaired spatial cognition.
  • Perinatal vitamin C deficiency can be lethal in mice, underscoring its critical role.
  • Vitamin C deficiency is implicated in cognitive decline associated with aging and increased stroke risk.

Conclusions:

  • Vitamin C is indispensable for normal brain development and function throughout life.
  • Maternal vitamin C deficiency poses significant risks to offspring brain development.
  • Further research into vitamin C's role in neurodegenerative diseases and stroke is warranted.