Hypovitaminosis C and vitamin C deficiency in critically ill patients despite recommended enteral and parenteral intakes

Abstract Background Vitamin C is an essential water-soluble nutrient which cannot be synthesised or stored by humans. It is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive roles. Previous research has indicated that vitamin C levels are depleted in critically ill patients. In this...

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Published in:	Critical Care
Main Authors:	Anitra C. Carr, Patrice C. Rosengrave, Simone Bayer, Steve Chambers, Jan Mehrtens, Geoff M. Shaw
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2017-12-01
Subjects:	Intensive care Vitamin C Hypovitaminosis C Sepsis Critical illness C-reactive protein
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-017-1891-y