Vitamin C and Cardiovascular Disease: An Update
Marco Bruno Morelli, Jessica Gambardella, Vanessa Castellanos, Valentina Trimarco, Gaetano Santulli
Abstract
The potential beneficial effects of the antioxidant properties of vitamin C have been investigated in a number of pathological conditions. In this review, we assess both clinical and preclinical studies evaluating the role of vitamin C in cardiac and vascular disorders, including coronary heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and cerebrovascular diseases. Pitfalls and controversies in investigations on vitamin C and cardiovascular disorders are also discussed.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHeart failureDiseasePathologicalVitamin D and neurologyVitamin CCardiologyAntioxidantInternal medicineBioinformaticsIntensive care medicineBiologyBiochemistryVitamin C and Antioxidants ResearchVitamin D Research StudiesVitamin K Research Studies