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Asthma and vitamin C

L Bielory1, R Gandhi

  • 1Division of Allergy and Immunology, UMD-New Jersey Medical School, Newark.

Annals of Allergy
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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The role of vitamin C in treating asthma and allergies remains unclear, with some studies showing benefits and others showing no effect. Further research is needed to define its potential role.

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Area of Science:

  • * Respiratory Medicine
  • * Nutritional Immunology

Background:

  • * Asthma and allergies are common conditions with significant public health impact.
  • * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a widely studied antioxidant and immune modulator.
  • * Its potential therapeutic role in respiratory conditions like asthma is a subject of ongoing research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To critically evaluate the existing scientific literature on the role of vitamin C in the treatment of asthma and allergies.
  • * To determine if current evidence supports or refutes the use of vitamin C for these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • * A comprehensive literature search was conducted using Medline and bibliographies of identified papers.
  • * Studies were analyzed based on design, population, intervention, and outcomes related to vitamin C and asthma/allergy.

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  • * Data was categorized based on significant or insignificant findings regarding vitamin C's role.

    • Main Results:

    • * Some studies indicated positive effects of vitamin C on pulmonary function, bronchoprovocation challenges, and immune function, alongside reduced respiratory infections.
    • * Conversely, other studies found no significant improvements in pulmonary function, bronchoprovocation, or immune markers with vitamin C supplementation.
    • * Evidence for vitamin C's impact on cutaneous reactivity and specific immunologic factors was also mixed or lacking.

    Conclusions:

    • * The current scientific literature does not definitively establish a role for vitamin C in the treatment of asthma and allergies.
    • * Most studies are short-term, focusing on immediate effects; long-term or delayed effects require further investigation.
    • * Despite inconclusive evidence, promising findings warrant continued research into vitamin C's potential in managing asthma and allergies.