J.E. Enstrom's scientific contributions

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A review is presented of the epidemiology of vitamin C. This review summarizes the epidemiologic relationship of vitamin C intake to mortality from all causes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases and the results of randomized controlled trials involving vitamin C supplements and mortality. Many studies show an inverse relationship between mortality...

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... [11][12] Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an important antioxidant in the body and has been used to prevent and treat various diseases. [13][14][15] It has been suggested that vitamin C deficiency causes immunosuppression, and may boost the immune system and act as an anti-inflammatory agent by inhibiting cytokine secretion. 16 However, the effects of vitamin C supplementation on rhinitis symptoms in allergic rhinitis patients are still controversial. ...