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Ascorbate Restores Vasodilation Impaired by Acute Hyperglycemia – (04-30-01)
James Bogash
Ascorbate Restores Vasodilation Impaired by Acute Hyperglycemia
Where do we start with this one? It’s always good to see our old friend Vit C supported in the medical literature. In this study, Vit C protected against the vasoconstriction caused by high glucose levels in the bloodstream. This information can have a major impact on the risk of CVD in diabetics with poorly controlled blood sugar. A few things to take home…the glycosylation of proteins from high blood sugar has consistently shown to be a factor in aging and that the damage from these high blood sugar may in part be due to oxidative damage (which can be prevented or reduced with antioxidant therapy).
Circulation — Abstracts: Beckman et al. 103 (12): 1618
