A personalized vitamin C supplementation regimen that takes into account underlying factors, such as a person’s disease state, vitamin C deficiency, and level of diabetes control, is important to help optimize the therapeutic effects of safe way.
People with diabetes should be routinely screened for vitamin C deficiency, as new research from the IPAN Institute of Physical Activity and Nutrition at Deakin University (Australia) reveals that it may help reduce the risk of complications of the disease.
Findings from Dr. Shaun Mason suggest that testing for vitamin C blood levels should become a routine part of clinical diabetes management, regardless of whether a person has type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes. diabetes.
“People with diabetes are at high risk of vitamin C deficiency due to a variety of factors including increased body needs from oxidative damage, decreased absorption into cells, excessive losses through the kidneys, and insufficient dietary intake.“According to said expert.
Increasing deficient or low levels of vitamin C can improve blood sugar control and reduce risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure. Recent short-term vitamin C interventions also show promise for managing diabetic complications such as foot ulcers, the study says.
Mason’s research involved a comprehensive review of the evidence on the effects of vitamin C supplementation and its possible mechanisms on diabetes control. “A personalized vitamin C supplementation regimen that takes into account underlying factors, such as a person’s disease status, vitamin C status, and level of diabetes control, is important to help optimize therapeutic effects. in a safe way”he stressed.
In addition, according to said expert, “there is no convincing evidence of any interference in these tests when oral vitamin C supplements are taken at recommended doses.”
Balanced diet
On the other hand, it suggests that including more vitamin C-rich foods in the diet was another way to increase vitamin C levels in the blood. “Citrus fruits like oranges, kiwis, berries, and vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage are foods that can be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet to reduce the risk of vitamin C deficiency.”.
However, in their opinion, more research is needed to determine the optimal levels of vitamin C needed to protect against diabetes-related risks,”but it is likely that regular use of vitamin C in modest doses, such as the 500-1000mg per day achieved through readily available supplements, could be safely added to diabetes therapies“. It also recommends that those affected seek the advice of their doctor before adding vitamin C supplements to a daily health care routine. M.T.T. (SyM)