1. [Vitamin C in children with trisomy 21].
- Author
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Colombo ML, Girardo E, Incarbone E, Conti R, Ricci BM, and Maina D
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Ascorbic Acid Deficiency complications, Child, Child, Preschool, Diet, Down Syndrome complications, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Ascorbic Acid blood, Ascorbic Acid Deficiency blood, Down Syndrome blood
- Abstract
The present study revealed ascorbic acid deficiency in the blood of many children with Down's syndrome. It also revealed a fairly definite connection between Vitamin C deficiency and diet in these patients and a similar link between ascorbic acid deficiency and this incidence of infections. Where necessary the prescription of Vitamin C for the prevention and treatment of recurring infection is therefore recommended, bearing in mind the valuable antioxidant properties of ascorbic acid that can be exploited in combating cell deterioration.
- Published
- 1989