A quantitative meta-analysis of vitamin C in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease
Maryam Hamid, Sumaiya Mansoor, Sanila Amber, Saadia Zahid
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Abstract
Based on these studies, it can be deduced that the deficiency of vitamin C is involved in disease progression and supplementation is a plausible preventive and treatment strategy. However, clinical studies are warranted to elucidate its exact mechanistic role in AD pathophysiology and prevention.
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Meta-analysisFunnel plotPublication biasPathogenesisDiseasePathophysiologyMedicineVitamin E