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Could Vitamin C Be the Secret to Keeping Your Brain Younger?

A study of 2,044 older Japanese adults found that higher vitamin C levels correlate with stronger neural connectivity and greater grey matter volume. Researchers noted that low levels of the vitamin are linked to reduced brain volume. The findings suggest a connection between nutrition and how the brain ages.

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New data from a study of over 2,000 adults links vitamin C levels to brain network health.

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  1. Vitamin C Linked to Better Brain Health in Older Adults

    A study of 2,044 older Japanese adults found that higher vitamin C levels correlate with stronger neural connectivity and greater grey matter volume. Researchers noted that low levels of the vitamin are linked to reduced brain volume. The findings suggest a connection between nutrition and how the brain ages.

    What's confirmed:

    • A study of 2,044 older Japanese adults found that higher vitamin C levels in blood plasma are associated with greater grey matter volume.
    • Lower vitamin C levels are linked to weaker neural connectivity in the default mode network among older adults.
    • The study published in PLOS One does not claim vitamin C is a cure for memory loss or dementia.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Drinking orange juice with breakfast leads to stronger brains during aging.
    • Low vitamin C levels are linked to a higher risk of dementia.
    • Vitamin C can protect memory.
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