title: Clinical effects of vitamin C in elderly inpatients with low blood-vitamin-C levels.
abstract: The effect of oral vitamin C has been examined in elderly long-stay inpatients known to have low levels of vitamin C in their plasma and leucocytes. 1 g of vitamin C given daily for 28 days was shown to be associated with slight, but significant, clinical improvement and weight-gain when compared with placebo therapy.
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001206:Ascorbic Acid Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001835:Body Weight / Q000187:drug effects; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D007962:Leukocytes / Q000378:metabolism; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008875:Middle Aged; D010919:Placebos; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D010919:Placebos; D001205:Ascorbic Acid