Demonstration of Rapid Onset Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction After Hyperhomocysteinemia. An Effect Reversible With Vitamin C Therapy

Background—Hyperhomocysteinemia is a major and independent risk factor for vascular disease. The mechanisms by which homocysteine promotes atherosclerosis are not well understood. We hypothesized that elevated homocysteine concentrations are associated…

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Vitamin C Improves Endothelial Function of Conduit Arteries in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure

Background—Chronic heart failure (CHF) is associated with endothelial dysfunction including impaired endothelium-mediated, flow-dependent dilation (FDD). There is evidence for increased radical formation in CHF, raising the possibility that nitric oxide…

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Vitamin E and vitamin C treatment improves fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

Objective: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a common cause of liver disease. Although usually indolent, this disease can progress to cirrhosis in some patients. There is currently no proven medical therapy…

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