Serum Vitamin C concentrations are inversely related to biological aging: a population-based cross-sectional study.

Ying Zhang, Fang Gong, Ai-Hua Zhang, Guan-Wu Wang, Yun Liu, Teng Li

Department of Laboratory Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, No.419 Fangxie Road, Shanghai, 200011, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Vitamin C (Vit C), which has antioxidant properties, may reduce oxidative stress and delay aging. However, the relationship between Vit C and biological aging is poorly established. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association between serum Vit C (S-vit C) concentrations and phenotypic age acceleration (PhenoAgeAccel), an indicator of biological aging.

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Research summary

Higher serum Vitamin C concentrations are associated with reduced biological aging as measured by PhenoAgeAccel. This study investigates a potential link between an antioxidant and biological aging, addressing a root cause of aging rather than merely treating symptoms.

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