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- Vitamin C and superoxide dismutase (SOD) for diabetic retinopathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jan-2008
There is increasing evidence that diabetic retinopathy is caused by the action of free radicals. Radical scavengers like vitamin C and superoxide dismutase (SOD) may influence the outcome and progression of diabetic retinopathy, but no systematic review o
- Vitamin C for asthma and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Jun-2018
Dietary antioxidants, such as vitamin C, in the epithelial lining and lining fluids of the lung may be beneficial in the reduction of oxidative damage (Arab 2002). They may therefore be of benefit in reducing symptoms of inflammatory airway conditions suc
- Vitamin C for preventing and treating pneumonia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Aug-2013
Pneumonia is one of the most common serious infections, causing two million deaths annually among young children in low-income countries. In high-income countries pneumonia is most significantly a problem of the elderly.
- Vitamin C for preventing and treating tetanus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Nov-2013
Tetanus is a severe disease that can be prevented by vaccination. In developing countries vaccination coverage is not always high. Cases still occur also in developed countries, particularly in elderly people owing to their reduced immuno protection. Ther
- Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jan-2013
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for preventing and treating the common cold has been a subject of controversy for 70 years.
- Vitamin C supplementation for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Oct-2018
Vitamin C is one of the key antioxidant vitamins which is abundant in the extracellular fluid lining the lung and low vitamin C intake has been associated with pulmonary dysfunction.
- Vitamin C supplementation for prevention and treatment of pneumonia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Nov-2021
According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015, lower respiratory tract infection is the leading cause of infectious disease death, and the fifth most common cause of death overall. Vitamin C has a role in modulating resistance to infectious agents,
- Vitamin C supplementation for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Mar-2017
Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient and powerful antioxidant. Observational studies have shown an inverse relationship between vitamin C intake and major cardiovascular events and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. Results from clinical trials
- Vitamin C supplementation in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Mar-2016
Vitamin C supplementation may help reduce the risk of pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction and maternal anaemia. There is a need to evaluate the efficacy and safety of vitamin C supplementation in pregnancy.
- Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post‐menopausal women and older men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Apr-2014
Vitamin D and related compounds have been used to prevent osteoporotic fractures in older people. This is the third update of a Cochrane review first published in 1996.
- Vitamin D as an adjunct to antibiotics for the treatment of acute childhood pneumonia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2018
Children with acute pneumonia may be vitamin D deficient. Clinical trials have found that prophylactic vitamin D supplementation decreases the risk of developing pneumonia in children. Data on the therapeutic effects of vitamin D in acute childhood pneumo
- Vitamin D compounds for people with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2009
Vitamin D compounds are used to suppress elevated serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Vitamin D compounds for people with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2009
Clinical guidelines recommend vitamin D compounds to suppress serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) in chronic kidney disease (CKD), however treatment may be associated with increased serum phosphorus and calcium, which are associated with increased mortality i
- Vitamin D for the management of asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2016
Several clinical trials of vitamin D to prevent asthma exacerbation and improve asthma control have been conducted in children and adults, but a meta-analysis restricted to double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trials of this intervention is lackin
- Vitamin D for the management of multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Sep-2018
This review is an update of a previously published review, "Vitamin D for the management of multiple sclerosis" (published in the Cochrane Library; 2010, Issue 12). Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterised by inflammation, demyelination, axonal or neurona
- Vitamin D for the treatment of chronic painful conditions in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-May-2015
This review is an update of a previously published review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Issue 1, 2010) on 'Vitamin D for the treatment of chronic painful conditions in adults'.
- Vitamin D supplementation for chronic liver diseases in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Aug-2021
Vitamin D deficiency is often reported in people with chronic liver diseases. Improving vitamin D status could therefore be beneficial for people with chronic liver diseases.
- Vitamin D supplementation for cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-May-2014
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder with multiorgan effects. In a subgroup with pancreatic insufficiency malabsorption of the fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) may occur. Vitamin D is involved in calcium homeostasis and bone mineralisation and may
- Vitamin D supplementation for improving bone mineral density in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Sep-2010
Results of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of vitamin D supplementation to improve bone density in children are inconsistent.
- Vitamin D supplementation for preventing infections in children under five years of age
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2016
Vitamin D is a micronutrient important for bone growth and immune function. Deficiency can lead to rickets and has been linked to various infections, including respiratory infections. The evidence on the effects of supplementation on infections in childre
