scholarly journals Effect of six weeks 1000 mg/day vitamin C supplementation and healthy training in elderly women on genes expression associated with the immune response - a randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Żychowska ◽  
Agata Grzybkowska ◽  
Mariusz Zasada ◽  
Anna Piotrowska ◽  
Danuta Dworakowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Expression Of Genes ◽  
Genes Expression ◽  
Vitamin C Supplementation ◽  
Group A ◽  
Adaptation To Training

Abstract Background In this study, we investigated the effects of supplementation and exercise on the expression of genes associated with inflammation like CCL2, CRP, IL1, IL6, IL10 mRNA in elderly women. Methods Twenty four participants divided randomly into two groups were subjected to 6 weeks of the same health training program (three times per week). SUP group (supplemented, n = 12, mean age 72.8 ± 5.26 years and mean body mass 68.1 ± 8.3 kg) received 1000 mg of Vitamin C/day during the training period, while CON group (control, n = 12, mean age 72.4 ± 5.5 years and body mass 67.7 ± 7.5 kg) received placebo. Results No significant changes in IL-1, IL-6, IL-10 and CRP mRNA were observed within and between groups. However, there was a clear tendency of a decrease in IL-6 (two-way ANOVA, significant between investigated time points) and an increase in IL-10 mRNA noted in the supplemented group. A significant decrease in CCL2 mRNA was observed only in the CON group (from 2^0.2 to 2^0.1, p = 0.01). Conclusions It can be concluded, that 6 weeks of supplementation and exercise was too short to obtain significant changes in gene expression in leukocytes, but supplementation of 1000 mg vitamin C positively affected IL-6 and IL-10 expression – which are key changes in the adaptation to training. However, changes in body mass, IL1 and CCL2 were positive in CON group. It is possible that Vitamin C during 6 weeks of supplementation could have different effects on the expression of individual genes involved in the immune response. Trial registration Retrospectively registered. 

scholarly journals Effect of six weeks 1000 mg/day Vitamin C supplementation and healthy training in elderly women on genes expression associated with the immune response - a randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Żychowska ◽  
Agata Grzybkowska ◽  
Mariusz Zasada ◽  
Anna Piotrowska ◽  
Danuta Dworakowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Expression Of Genes ◽  
Genes Expression ◽  
Vitamin C Supplementation ◽  
Group A ◽  
Adaptation To Training

Abstract Background: In this study, we investigated the effects of supplementation and exercise on the expression of genes associated with inflammation like CCL2, CRP, IL1, IL6, IL10 mRNA in elderly women. Methods: Twenty four participants divided randomly into two groups were subjected to 6 weeks of the same health training program (three times per week). SUP group (supplemented, n = 12, mean age 72.8 ± 5.26 years and mean body mass 68.1 ± 8.3 kg) received 1000mg of Vitamin C/day during the training period, while CON group (control, n = 12, mean age 72.4 ± 5.5 years and body mass 67.7 ± 7.5 kg) received placebo.Results: No significant changes in IL-1, IL-6, IL-10 and CRP mRNA were observed within and between groups. However, there was a clear tendency of a decrease in IL-6 (two-way ANOVA, significant between investigated time points) and an increase in IL-10 mRNA noted in the supplemented group. A significant decrease in CCL2 mRNA was observed only in the CON group (from 2^0.2 to 2^0.1, p = 0.01). Conclusions: It can be concluded, that 6 weeks of supplementation and exercise was too short to obtain significant changes in gene expression in leukocytes, but supplementation of 1000mg vitamin C positively affected IL-6 and IL-10 expression – which are key changes in the adaptation to training. However, changes in body mass, IL1 and CCL2 were positive in CON group. It is possible that Vitamin C during 6 weeks of supplementation could have different effects on the expression of individual genes involved in the immune response. Trial registration: retrospectively registered.

scholarly journals Effect of six weeks 1000 mg/day Vitamin C supplementation and healthy training in elderly women on genes expression associated with immune response - a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Żychowska ◽  
Agata Grzybkowska ◽  
Mariusz Zasada ◽  
Anna Piotrowska ◽  
Danuta Dworakowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Expression Of Genes ◽  
Genes Expression ◽  
Vitamin C Supplementation ◽  
Group A ◽  
Adaptation To Training

Abstract BackgroundIn this study we investigated the effects of supplementation and exercise on the expression of genes associated with inflammation like CCL2, CRP, IL1, IL6, IL10 mRNA in elderly women.MethodsTwenty four participants divided randomly into two groups were subjected to 6 weeks of the same health training program (three times per week). SUP group (supplemented, n = 12, mean age 72.8 ± 5.26 years and mean body mass 68.1 ± 8.3 kg) received 1000 mg of Vitamin C/day during training period, while CON group (control, n = 12, mean age 72.4 ± 5.5 years and body mass 67.7 ± 7.5 kg) received placebo.ResultsNo significant changes in IL-1, IL-6, IL-10 and CRP mRNA were observed within and between groups. However, there was a clear tendency of a decrease in IL-6 (two-way ANOVA, significant for time) and an increase in IL-10 mRNA noted in the supplemented group. A significant decrease in CCL2 mRNA was observed only in the CON group (from 2^0.2 to 2^0.1, p = 0.01).ConclusionsIt can be concluded, that 6 weeks of supplementation and exercise was too short to obtain significant changes in gene expression in leukocytes, but supplementation of 1000 mg vitamin C positively affected IL-6 and IL-10 expression – which are key changes in the adaptation to training. However, changes in body mass, IL1 and CCL2 was positive in CON group. It is possible that Vitamin C during 6 weeks of supplementation could have different effects on the expression of individual genes involved in immune response.Trial registration: retrospectively registered.

scholarly journals Exercise Training and Vitamin C Supplementation Affects Ferritin mRNA in Leukocytes without Affecting Prooxidative/Antioxidative Balance in Elderly Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (18) ◽  
pp. 6469
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Żychowska ◽  
Agata Grzybkowska ◽  
Monika Wiech ◽  
Robert Urbański ◽  
Wanda Pilch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Iron Homeostasis ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Oral Supplementation ◽  
Ferritin Heavy Chain ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Vitamin C Supplementation ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Physical training and antioxidant supplementation may influence iron metabolism through reduced oxidative stress and subsequent lowering of mRNA levels of genes that are easily induced by this stress, including those responsible for iron homeostasis. Fifteen elderly women participated in our 12-week experiment, involving six weeks of training without supplementation and six weeks of training supported by oral supplementation of 1000 mg of vitamin C daily. The participants were divided into two groups (n = 7 in group 1 and n = 8 in group 2). In group 1, we applied vitamin C supplementation in the first six weeks of training, while in group 2 during the remaining six weeks of training. In both phases, the health-related training occurred three times per week. Training accompanied by vitamin C supplementation did not affect prooxidative/antioxidative balance but significantly decreased ferritin heavy chain (FTH) and ferritin light chain (FTL) mRNA in leukocytes (for FTH mRNA from 2^64.24 to 2^11.06, p = 0.03 in group 1 and from 2^60.54 to 2^16.03, p = 0.01 in group 2, for FTL mRNA from 2^20.22 to 2^4.53, p = 0.01 in group 2). We concluded that vitamin C supplementation might have caused a decrease in gene expression of two important antioxidative genes (FTH, FTL) and had no effect on plasma prooxidative/antioxidative balance.

Protective Effect of Vitamin C on Oxidative Stress: a Randomized Controlled Trial

2008 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasazuki ◽  
Hayashi ◽  
Nakachi ◽  
Sasaki ◽  
Tsubono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Atrophic Gastritis ◽  
Dose Group ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
System A ◽  
Vitamin C Supplementation

Background: Although a number of reports regarding the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) as the first step in cancer induction exist, few studies have investigated how vitamin C influences ROS in human plasma. Aim of the study: Using the ROS assay system, a method recently established by one of the authors, we aimed to evaluate the effect of vitamin C supplementation on serum ROS among subjects diagnosed with chronic gastritis. Methods: A total of 244 Japanese subjects with atrophic gastritis were randomized to take 5-year supplementation of either 50 mg or 500 mg of vitamin C. Results: The adjusted difference in the changes of total ROS between baseline and after 5-year supplementation was statistically significant between the intervention groups: 2.70 decrease (corresponds to 1.26% decrease) in the high-dose group and 4.16 increase (corresponds to 3.79% increase) in the low-dose group, p for difference = 0.01. Conclusion: Vitamin C was suggested to reduce oxidative stress among subjects with atrophic gastritis.

scholarly journals Effect of Vitamin C Supplementation on Serum Ascorbic Acid Level and Liver Function Profile in Healthy Individuals

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-39
Author(s):  
Iffat Nayila
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Liver Function ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Total Bilirubin ◽  
Acid Supplementation ◽  
Vitamin C Supplementation ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Function Profile ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Supplementation

This study was conducted to explore the effects of ascorbic acid supplementation on serum liver function tests in healthy individuals. A total of 200 subjects were selected randomly. 100 were given ascorbic acid supplementation for 30 days. The other 100 were not given ascorbic acid supplementation, and serum ascorbic acid level and liver function profile was observed before and after intake of ascorbic acid in group A and without intake in group B. The liver function parameters determined were aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), serum total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin and serum protein (total protein, albumin and globulin). These parameters along with serum ascorbic acid were measured before and 30 days after vitamin C supplementation. Various parameters of liver function profile were improved swiftly when compared to other group which was not given ascorbic acid supplementation. While comparing the two treatment groups for 30 days, statistically significant improvement was seen in serum ascorbic acid levels (p<0.001) along with improvement in some components of liver function profile such as serum ALT (p<0.01), AST (p<0.01), Total Bilirubin (p<0.01) and Direct bilirubin (p<0.001), Total Proteins (p<0.01) and Albumin (p<0.001) in group A as compared to Group B (without vitamin C supplementation intake). Conclusively, Liver Functions were significantly improved with vitamin C supplementation, giving the supportive evidence of the use of vitamin C as an antioxidant.

Effects of Oral Vitamin C Supplementation on Anxiety in Students: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivaldo Jesus Lima de Oliveira ◽  
Victor Vasconcelos de Souza ◽  
Vitor Motta ◽  
Sergio Leme Da-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Oral Vitamin ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Vitamin C Supplementation

scholarly journals Vitamin C supplementation in relation to inflammation in individuals with atrophic gastritis: a randomised controlled trial in Japan

2012 ◽  
Vol 109 (6) ◽  
pp. 1089-1095 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enbo Ma ◽  
Shizuka Sasazuki ◽  
Satoshi Sasaki ◽  
Yoshitaka Tsubono ◽  
Shunji Okubo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Atrophic Gastritis ◽  
Stomach Cancer ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Dosage Group ◽  
Vitamin C Supplementation ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Group 1

Evidence has shown that both C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid component A (SAA) are increased in individuals with gastritis and stomach cancer. Controlling the level of these biomarkers by inhibiting the gastric infection with high doses of ascorbic acid may reduce the risk of carcinogenesis. A population-based double-blind randomised controlled trial in a Japanese population with atrophic gastritis in an area of high stomach cancer incidence was conducted between 1995 and 2000. Daily doses of 50 or 500 mg vitamin C were given, and 120 and 124 participants completed the 5-year study, respectively. Although serum ascorbic acid was higher in the high-dosage group (1·73 (sd 0·46) μg/l) than in the low-dosage group (1·49 (sd 0·29) μg/l, P< 0·001), at the end of the study, no significant difference was observed for CRP between the low- and high-dosage groups (0·39 (95 % CI 0·04, 4·19) mg/l and 0·38 (95 % CI 0·03, 4·31) mg/l, respectively; P= 0·63) or for SAA between the low- and high-dosage groups (3·94 (95 % CI 1·04, 14·84) μg/ml and 3·85 (95 % CI 0·99, 14·92) μg/ml, respectively; P= 0·61). Vitamin C supplementation may not have a strong effect on reducing infections in individuals with atrophic gastritis.

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