Vitamin C aids foot ulcer healingVitamin C improves healing of foot ulcers: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
We looked into how well ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, helps heal chronic foot ulcers. In a carefully designed trial, we compared the effects of vitamin C against a placebo on sixteen participants.
Over 8 weeks, those who received vitamin C showed significant healing improvements, with a median healing rate of 100%, compared to a negative healing rate in the placebo group.
Everyone in the vitamin C group avoided amputation, while almost half from the control group did not heal at all. This affordable and accessible treatment could greatly benefit those suffering from chronic foot ulcers.
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Vitamin C enhances ulcer healingVitamin C improves healing of foot ulcers: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
We conducted a double-blind trial involving sixteen individuals with chronic foot ulcers to see how vitamin C impacts their healing. Half of the participants received 500 mg of vitamin C, while the others got a placebo.
After eight weeks, those taking vitamin C showed significant improvement—ulcer healing was much better compared to the placebo group. Notably, everyone who received vitamin C healed without needing amputation, while 44% of the control group did not see any healing.
Our findings suggest vitamin C may be a beneficial treatment for chronic foot ulcers, given its accessibility and low cost.
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Ascorbic acid inhibits ulcer formationProtective effects of a culture supernatant of Lactobacillus acidophilus and antioxidants on ileal ulcer formation in rats treated with a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug.
We examined the effects of ascorbic acid on ileal ulcer formation in rats treated with a specific anti-inflammatory drug.
In our study, while some antioxidants didn’t reduce ulcer formation, ascorbic acid stood out as the most effective at inhibiting ulcers and decreasing harmful substances in the ileal mucosa.
We also noted that ascorbic acid helped maintain healthier gut bacteria levels. This suggests that ascorbic acid can be a helpful ally against ulcers by combatting oxidative stress and supporting gut health.
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Vitamin C reduces ulcer formationProtective effects of a culture supernatant of Lactobacillus acidophilus and antioxidants on ileal ulcer formation in rats treated with a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug.
In our study, we looked into how a culture supernatant from Lactobacillus acidophilus and vitamin C can combat ileal ulcer formation in rats treated with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. We found that while other antioxidants didn’t improve ulcer prevention, ascorbic acid stood out as the most effective.
It significantly reduced the formation of ulcers and harmful substances linked to oxidative stress in the ileal mucosa. This suggests that vitamin C plays a key role in reducing ulcer risk by combating oxidative damage and altering gut bacteria effectively.
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Ascorbic acid improves ulcer healing[Scurvy presenting with low-extremity necrotic and purpuric ulcers: Two cases].
We examined the effects of ascorbic acid on two elderly patients suffering from severe ulcers on their lower limbs, attributed to scurvy—a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C. Both individuals showed undetectable vitamin C levels, and after receiving vitamin C supplementation, we noted a significant improvement in the ulcers.
This experience underscores the need to consider scurvy as a possible diagnosis in similar ulcer cases, especially for those with dietary deficiencies. Identifying this condition early can lead to better health outcomes for affected patients.
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