Effects of Vitamin C on Organ Function in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Cardiac surgery is associated with oxidative stress and systemic inflammation, which both contribute to postoperative organ dysfunction. Vitamin C is a pleiotropic, antioxidant, and potentially organ-protective micronutrient. Past clinical trials and meta-analyses have focused predominan...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-09-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/9/2103 |