Vitamin E and vitamin C plasma levels in premature infants following supplementation of vitamin C.
Our preliminary data suggest that supplementation of premature neonates with vitamin C is required to maintain adequate ascorbate plasma levels and may have a sparing effect on vitamin E metabolism. Further studies are required to validate our findings and evaluate the possible antioxidant advantage of ascorbic acid administration.
D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000097:blood* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001724:Birth Weight; D001835:Body Weight; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000097:blood*
D014810:Vitamin E; D001205:Ascorbic Acid