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carnitine and Scurvy

carnitine has been researched along with Scurvy in 3 studies

Scurvy: An acquired blood vessel disorder caused by severe deficiency of vitamin C (ASCORBIC ACID) in the diet leading to defective collagen formation in small blood vessels. Scurvy is characterized by bleeding in any tissue, weakness, ANEMIA, spongy gums, and a brawny induration of the muscles of the calves and legs.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"These data indicate that blood histamine and plasma free carnitine are altered in individuals with subnormal, non-scorbutic vitamin C status and provide evidence that metabolic changes independent of collagen metabolism occur prior to the manifestation of scurvy."3.69Vitamin C depletion is associated with alterations in blood histamine and plasma free carnitine in adults. ( Corte, C; Johnston, CS; Solomon, RE, 1996)
"Severe and long-term vitamin C deficiency can lead to fatal scurvy, which is fortunately considered rare today."2.72Vitamin C Deficiency in the Young Brain-Findings from Experimental Animal Models. ( Tveden-Nyborg, P, 2021)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (33.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Tveden-Nyborg, P1
Johnston, CS1
Solomon, RE1
Corte, C1

Reviews

1 review available for carnitine and Scurvy

ArticleYear
Vitamin C Deficiency in the Young Brain-Findings from Experimental Animal Models.
    Nutrients, 2021, May-15, Volume: 13, Issue:5

    Topics: Animals; Antioxidants; Ascorbic Acid; Ascorbic Acid Deficiency; Brain; Carnitine; Fatty Acids, Unsat

2021

Other Studies

2 other studies available for carnitine and Scurvy

ArticleYear
Vitamin C depletion is associated with alterations in blood histamine and plasma free carnitine in adults.
    Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 1996, Volume: 15, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Ascorbic Acid; Ascorbic Acid Deficiency; Carnitine; Female; Histamine; Humans; Male; Scurvy

1996
Carnitine synthesis in scorbutic guinea pigs.
    Nutrition reviews, 1985, Volume: 43, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Carnitine; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Guinea Pigs; Hydroxylation; Lysine; Male; Scurvy; Tissu

1985