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Ascorbic Acid Deficiency (Vitamin C Deficiency)

A condition due to a dietary deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), characterized by malaise, lethargy, and weakness. As the disease progresses, joints, muscles, and subcutaneous tissues may become the sites of hemorrhage. Ascorbic acid deficiency frequently develops into SCURVY in young children fed unsupplemented cow's milk exclusively during their first year. It develops also commonly in chronic alcoholism. (Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 19th ed, p1177)
Also Known As:
Vitamin C Deficiency; Deficiency, Ascorbic Acid; Deficiency, Vitamin C; Ascorbic Acid Deficiencies; Deficiencies, Ascorbic Acid; Deficiencies, Vitamin C; Vitamin C Deficiencies
Networked: 591 relevant articles (9 outcomes, 45 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Scurvy (Scorbutus)
2. Parkinsonian Disorders (Parkinsonism)
3. Rupture
4. Hyperlipidemias (Hyperlipidemia)
5. Atherosclerosis

Experts

1. Lykkesfeldt, Jens: 15 articles (12/2021 - 05/2002)
2. Tveden-Nyborg, Pernille: 11 articles (12/2021 - 09/2009)
3. Horio, Fumihiko: 7 articles (01/2020 - 02/2003)
4. Kobayashi, Misato: 4 articles (01/2019 - 02/2006)
5. Ishigami, Akihito: 4 articles (02/2014 - 05/2010)
6. May, James M: 4 articles (02/2013 - 06/2003)
7. Carr, Anitra C: 3 articles (12/2020 - 01/2017)
8. Kotanko, Peter: 3 articles (01/2019 - 06/2008)
9. Levin, Nathan W: 3 articles (01/2019 - 06/2008)
10. Liu, Li: 3 articles (01/2019 - 05/2011)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Ascorbic Acid Deficiency:
1. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)FDA LinkGeneric
2. CollagenIBA
3. VitaminsIBA
4. Proline (L-Proline)FDA Link
5. CholesterolIBA
6. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
7. EnzymesIBA
8. Vitamin EFDA LinkGeneric
9. Bile Acids and Salts (Bile Acids)IBA
10. GlycosaminoglycansIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Oral Administration
3. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
4. Fat-Restricted Diet (Diet, Fat Restricted)
5. Topical Administration