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June 2020 PMID 32552785

The neuropsychiatric effects of vitamin C deficiency: a systematic review.

David Plevin, Cherrie Galletly

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a moderate interest in how vitamin C impacts mental health, with mentions of its antioxidant properties, its role in neurotransmitter synthesis, and potential effects on depression and cognition. The language, such as 'check out this study' and references to biological mechanisms, shows an engaged effort to understand and evaluate the research's significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of vitamin C for brain health and support the idea that deficiency may be linked to mental health issues, reflecting a general agreement with the article's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show curiosity by referencing studies and discussing potential mechanisms, indicating moderate interest in the subject.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts cite specific research and propose biological explanations, demonstrating a moderate level of detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The references to vitamin C's role in protecting brain functions and its potential influence on mood suggest that these discussions see the article's findings as meaningful with possible implications for health strategies.

Abstract in brief

  • Vitamin C deficiency, including scurvy, may be more common than people think and has been linked to mental health issues like depression and cognitive problems, although it doesn't seem to affect psychosis.
  • Different studies use various methods to measure vitamin C levels, making it hard to compare results, but overall, lower vitamin C levels are associated with worse mood and thinking skills.
  • Healthcare providers should consider testing for vitamin C deficiency in patients with depression or cognitive issues, as vitamin C supplements are affordable and easy to give, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits on mental health.]
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@drkohilathas · X

"Vitamin C also has antioxidant properties in the brain, including limiting the damage caused by ischaemia-reperfusion injury and protecting against glutamate excitotoxicity" https://t.co/InqZz5GyHE

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@saltwatercolour · X

Link to a study on the importance of Vitamin C for your neurotransmitters: https://t.co/hpoNL0kxib

Feb 3, 2022 · 3 likes · 650 followers View post →
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@kusht_uk Check out this study https://t.co/yvnukeVeXN

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@club_gut · X

@PrismOfReality @foundmyfitness Scurvy, including deficiency in the brain. The brain makes its vitamin C from DHA which crosses BBB. But gut microbiota degrade DHA, so . . . 2020: https://t.co/YEiqcXntSH

Oct 9, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,351 followers View post →
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The Best Way to Supplement Vitamin C (6 Signs of Vitamin C Deficiency) https://t.co/ddyQZq8GWd via @YouTube

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RT @drkohilathas: "Vitamin C also has antioxidant properties in the brain, including limiting the damage caused by ischaemia-reperfusion in…

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@drkohilathas · X

"Vitamin C also has antioxidant properties in the brain, including limiting the damage caused by ischaemia-reperfusion injury and protecting against glutamate excitotoxicity" https://t.co/InqZz5GyHE

Aug 18, 2023 · 45 likes · 13 shares · 47,980 followers View post →
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@Cannabis_Cane · X

@kusht_uk Check out this study https://t.co/yvnukeVeXN

May 21, 2023 · 1 like · 7,045 followers View post →
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@TchouAdibou · X

@vip_vipere @GeekNfit il a juste raison c'est quoi ton argument d'autorité claqué https://t.co/0MAirh2MI5

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Dr Pooja Garg
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Diet can influence mood, behavior and more—a neuroscientist explains @ConversationEDU https://t.co/qNkqFIqowg https://t.co/KSnXpOJadK

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Oceane Beck
@saltwatercolour · X

Link to a study on the importance of Vitamin C for your neurotransmitters: https://t.co/hpoNL0kxib

Feb 3, 2022 · 3 likes · 650 followers View post →
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The GUT CLUB
@club_gut · X

RT @club_gut: @PrismOfReality @foundmyfitness Scurvy, including deficiency in the brain. The brain makes its vitamin C from DHA which cross…

Oct 10, 2021 · 1 share · 2,351 followers View post →
The GUT CLUB
@club_gut · X

@PrismOfReality @foundmyfitness Scurvy, including deficiency in the brain. The brain makes its vitamin C from DHA which crosses BBB. But gut microbiota degrade DHA, so . . . 2020: https://t.co/YEiqcXntSH

Oct 9, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,351 followers View post →
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@AttractorThe · X

Vitamin C deficiency: linked to depression and cognitive impairment https://t.co/pcDGJ54JGC Low vitamin D: associated with high blood pressure, high BMI, central obesity, high cholesterol, impaired blood glucose levels and a high Framingham risk score. https://t.co/XyW6TqT5kl

Nov 28, 2020 · 115 followers View post →