Scientists discover new role for vitamin C in the eye and the brain

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Scientists discover new role for vitamin C in the eye and the brain

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Nerve cells in the eye require vitamin C in order to function properly -- a surprising discovery that may mean vitamin C is required elsewhere in the brain for its proper functioning, according to a new study.

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OHSU scientists discover new role for vitamin C in the eye -- and the brain

eurekalert.org — “Nerve cells in the eye require vitamin C in order to function properly -- a surprising discovery that may mean vitamin C is required elsewhere in the brain for its proper functioning, according to a study by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience.View full resource at eurekalert.org

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ohsu.edu — “In a surprising finding, vitamin C is found to prolong proper functioning of retinal cellsView full resource at ohsu.edu

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ohsu.edu — “In a surprising finding, vitamin C is found to prolong proper functioning of retinal cellsView full resource at ohsu.edu

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