Abstract

This literature review combines emerging and established research regarding the multifaceted functions of Vitamin C in chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The importance of assessment of sub-optimal and marginal plasma Vitamin C status will be identified.

Author Details

Jennifer M. Crook, BSN, School of Nursing, University of Florida, Green Cove Springs, Florida, USA

Sigma Membership

Iota at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Literature Review

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Vitamin C, Chronic Inflammation, Hypovitaminosis

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018

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An investigation of vitamin C and chronic diseases with inflammatory/autoimmune components: A literature review

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This literature review combines emerging and established research regarding the multifaceted functions of Vitamin C in chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The importance of assessment of sub-optimal and marginal plasma Vitamin C status will be identified.