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A double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel trial of short-term vitamin C (ascorbic acid)...

Authors :
Ghosh, S.K.
Ekpo, E.B.
Source :
Age & Ageing. Jan1994, Vol. 23 Issue 1, British Geriatrics... pP7. 1/4p.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Investigates the effect of vitamin C on blood pressure (BP) in patients with both systolic and essential hypertension. Association between decreased dietary intake of antioxidants and increased risk of hypertension; Similar effects between placebo and vitamin C in lowering BP; Need for longer-term studies of antioxidant therapy; More.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00020729
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Age & Ageing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9405170813
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/23.suppl_1.P7-a