title: [Vitamin C in children with trisomy 21].
abstract: The present study revealed ascorbic acid deficiency in the blood of many children with Down's syndrome. It also revealed a fairly definite connection between Vitamin C deficiency and diet in these patients and a similar link between ascorbic acid deficiency and this incidence of infections. Where necessary the prescription of Vitamin C for the prevention and treatment of recurring infection is therefore recommended, bearing in mind the valuable antioxidant properties of ascorbic acid that can be exploited in combating cell deterioration.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Colombo
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Girardo
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Incarbone
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Conti
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Ricci
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Maina
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000097:blood*; D001206:Ascorbic Acid Deficiency / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004032:Diet; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D001205:Ascorbic Acid
vernacular_title: Vitamina C in bambini affetti da trisomia 21.