Effect | None |
Values | (pg/ml). Within group. Mean + SEM. Control: before 1.96 (0.22), after 2.05 (0.19). Vitamin C: before 2.71 (0.87), after 2.59 (0.49) |
Trial Design | Randomized trial |
Trial Length | 2-4 Weeks |
Number of Subjects | 26 |
Sex | Both Genders |
Age Range | 45-64, 65+ |
Body Types | Obese, Overweight |
In a randomized, single-blinded, controlled (no placebo), 26 patients with type 2 diabetes were randomized to either 2 g of vitamin C per day or a control group that received no intervention for 4 weeks. There were no statistically significant changes for any of the evaluated outcomes, including, fasting glucose, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, total cholesterol, TNF-a, IL-6, or measures of blood flow,Funding issues for this study:
Unclear funding source. Researchers declare no conflicts of interest.