A recent scientific study has revealed surprising findings about the positive effects of Vitamin C on brain health, particularly among older adults.
According to international media reports, researchers studied more than 2,000 individuals aged 64 and above. The study compared Vitamin C levels in participants’ blood plasma with MRI scans of their brains.
Researchers found that individuals with lower levels of Vitamin C also had reduced grey matter volume in the brain and weaker connections within the brain’s default mode network a complex system associated with memory, attention and concentration.
The findings remained consistent even after accounting for other factors that can influence brain health, including age, physical activity and educational background.
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine co-author Tomohiro Shintaku said the discovery suggests that a Vitamin C-rich diet may help maintain brain health and potentially slow age-related cognitive decline in older adults.
Although the study highlights a possible connection between adequate Vitamin C intake and healthier brain ageing, researchers stressed that further studies are needed to confirm the findings.
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