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New Research Tuesday: Vitamin C supplementation boosts brain health in young adults

What kind of study was this?

The article reports two studies the researchers did: an observational study was done at a single point in time (known as a cross-sectional study) and a randomized, placebo-controlled study where the researchers randomly assigned participants to two different groups, one given a placebo and the other given an active treatment. Then the researchers measured the differences between the two groups after a period of time.

What did researchers want to know?

They wanted to know whether vitamin C levels and supplementation affect energy, mood, and cognitive functioning.

What did the researchers actually do?

In the first study, they took blood samples from participants and examined the link between vitamin C levels and mood. This is called a cross-sectional observational analysis and it can only tell us if two things are linked, not if one is causing the other (there could be a third unmeasured variable affecting both).

So, the researchers followed up with a randomized, placebo-controlled study that does a much better job at indicating whether one thing is causing another. In this second study, they randomly assigned participants to two groups: for four weeks, one group got a placebo pill twice a day and the other got a vitamin C pill twice a day (1000 mg per day).

At the beginning and end of the four weeks, the participants were given tests to measure energy levels, attention, and mood, among other things. At the end of the study, the researchers examined the differences in these measures between the groups.

What did the researchers find?

In the first study, they found a significant link between vitamin C levels in the blood and energy and mood. Then in the randomized, placebo-controlled study, they found that participants who were given vitamin C had significantly higher levels of energy, stronger attention, and better mood than the participants given the placebo pills.  

What does this mean for parents and kids?

Vitamin C is a safe and inexpensive supplement to give to your kids. It’s great news that it can potentially boost energy levels, attention, and mood. Taking this supplement is a no-brainer.

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Original article:
Sim M, Hong S, Jung S, Kim JS, Goo YT, Chun WY, Shin DM. Vitamin C supplementation promotes mental vitality in healthy young adults: results from a cross-sectional analysis and a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Eur J Nutr. 2021 Sep 2. doi: 10.1007/s00394-021-02656-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34476568.

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Vitamin C is a safe and inexpensive supplement. It’s known for its immune-boosting properties. But what about its effect on energy levels, attention, and mood?

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December 7, 2021

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This article reports two studies that examine the link between Vitamin C and brain health in young adults

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Researchers found a significant link between vitamin C supplementation and high levels of energy

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They also found a link to stronger attention and better mood

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What kind of study was this?

The article reports two studies the researchers did: an observational study was done at a single point in time (known as a cross-sectional study) and a randomized, placebo-controlled study where the researchers randomly assigned participants to two different groups, one given a placebo and the other given an active treatment. Then the researchers measured the differences between the two groups after a period of time.

What did researchers want to know?

They wanted to know whether vitamin C levels and supplementation affect energy, mood, and cognitive functioning.

What did the researchers actually do?

In the first study, they took blood samples from participants and examined the link between vitamin C levels and mood. This is called a cross-sectional observational analysis and it can only tell us if two things are linked, not if one is causing the other (there could be a third unmeasured variable affecting both).

So, the researchers followed up with a randomized, placebo-controlled study that does a much better job at indicating whether one thing is causing another. In this second study, they randomly assigned participants to two groups: for four weeks, one group got a placebo pill twice a day and the other got a vitamin C pill twice a day (1000 mg per day).

At the beginning and end of the four weeks, the participants were given tests to measure energy levels, attention, and mood, among other things. At the end of the study, the researchers examined the differences in these measures between the groups.

What did the researchers find?

In the first study, they found a significant link between vitamin C levels in the blood and energy and mood. Then in the randomized, placebo-controlled study, they found that participants who were given vitamin C had significantly higher levels of energy, stronger attention, and better mood than the participants given the placebo pills.  

What does this mean for parents and kids?

Vitamin C is a safe and inexpensive supplement to give to your kids. It’s great news that it can potentially boost energy levels, attention, and mood. Taking this supplement is a no-brainer.

‍

Original article:
Sim M, Hong S, Jung S, Kim JS, Goo YT, Chun WY, Shin DM. Vitamin C supplementation promotes mental vitality in healthy young adults: results from a cross-sectional analysis and a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Eur J Nutr. 2021 Sep 2. doi: 10.1007/s00394-021-02656-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34476568.

‍

What kind of study was this?

The article reports two studies the researchers did: an observational study was done at a single point in time (known as a cross-sectional study) and a randomized, placebo-controlled study where the researchers randomly assigned participants to two different groups, one given a placebo and the other given an active treatment. Then the researchers measured the differences between the two groups after a period of time.

What did researchers want to know?

They wanted to know whether vitamin C levels and supplementation affect energy, mood, and cognitive functioning.

What did the researchers actually do?

In the first study, they took blood samples from participants and examined the link between vitamin C levels and mood. This is called a cross-sectional observational analysis and it can only tell us if two things are linked, not if one is causing the other (there could be a third unmeasured variable affecting both).

So, the researchers followed up with a randomized, placebo-controlled study that does a much better job at indicating whether one thing is causing another. In this second study, they randomly assigned participants to two groups: for four weeks, one group got a placebo pill twice a day and the other got a vitamin C pill twice a day (1000 mg per day).

At the beginning and end of the four weeks, the participants were given tests to measure energy levels, attention, and mood, among other things. At the end of the study, the researchers examined the differences in these measures between the groups.

What did the researchers find?

In the first study, they found a significant link between vitamin C levels in the blood and energy and mood. Then in the randomized, placebo-controlled study, they found that participants who were given vitamin C had significantly higher levels of energy, stronger attention, and better mood than the participants given the placebo pills.  

What does this mean for parents and kids?

Vitamin C is a safe and inexpensive supplement to give to your kids. It’s great news that it can potentially boost energy levels, attention, and mood. Taking this supplement is a no-brainer.

‍

Original article:
Sim M, Hong S, Jung S, Kim JS, Goo YT, Chun WY, Shin DM. Vitamin C supplementation promotes mental vitality in healthy young adults: results from a cross-sectional analysis and a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Eur J Nutr. 2021 Sep 2. doi: 10.1007/s00394-021-02656-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34476568.

‍

What kind of study was this?

The article reports two studies the researchers did: an observational study was done at a single point in time (known as a cross-sectional study) and a randomized, placebo-controlled study where the researchers randomly assigned participants to two different groups, one given a placebo and the other given an active treatment. Then the researchers measured the differences between the two groups after a period of time.

What did researchers want to know?

They wanted to know whether vitamin C levels and supplementation affect energy, mood, and cognitive functioning.

What did the researchers actually do?

In the first study, they took blood samples from participants and examined the link between vitamin C levels and mood. This is called a cross-sectional observational analysis and it can only tell us if two things are linked, not if one is causing the other (there could be a third unmeasured variable affecting both).

So, the researchers followed up with a randomized, placebo-controlled study that does a much better job at indicating whether one thing is causing another. In this second study, they randomly assigned participants to two groups: for four weeks, one group got a placebo pill twice a day and the other got a vitamin C pill twice a day (1000 mg per day).

At the beginning and end of the four weeks, the participants were given tests to measure energy levels, attention, and mood, among other things. At the end of the study, the researchers examined the differences in these measures between the groups.

What did the researchers find?

In the first study, they found a significant link between vitamin C levels in the blood and energy and mood. Then in the randomized, placebo-controlled study, they found that participants who were given vitamin C had significantly higher levels of energy, stronger attention, and better mood than the participants given the placebo pills.  

What does this mean for parents and kids?

Vitamin C is a safe and inexpensive supplement to give to your kids. It’s great news that it can potentially boost energy levels, attention, and mood. Taking this supplement is a no-brainer.

‍

Original article:
Sim M, Hong S, Jung S, Kim JS, Goo YT, Chun WY, Shin DM. Vitamin C supplementation promotes mental vitality in healthy young adults: results from a cross-sectional analysis and a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Eur J Nutr. 2021 Sep 2. doi: 10.1007/s00394-021-02656-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34476568.

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