{"id":28320,"date":"2021-10-28T12:56:01","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=28320"},"modified":"2021-11-01T14:57:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T18:57:25","slug":"vitamin-c-cognitive-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/vitamin-c-cognitive-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"New Research Suggests Vitamin C Has Brain Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You probably don&#8217;t need reminding about the primary benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/letter-vitamins\/vitamin-c\">vitamin c<\/a>, but we&#8217;ll say it again for the people in the cheap seats: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps your body ward off excess free radical damage that can contribute to a host of health issues. It&#8217;s also a must-have for the production of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/collagen\">collagen<\/a>, the protein that&#8217;s essential for joint and skin health.<\/p>\n<p>You may be less familiar, though, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/surprising-benefits-of-vitamin-c\/\">some of C&#8217;s other roles<\/a>, such as supporting healthy bones, keeping your cardiovascular system in tip-top shape, and even promoting a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut. And, now, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34476568\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research<\/a> suggests that vitamin C has cognitive benefits, too.<\/p>\n<h2>Vitamin C And &#8220;mental Vitality&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>The latest research confirms that vitamin C&#8217;s benefits are even more far-reaching than the basics it&#8217;s typically touted for. Case in point: A recent cross-sectional analysis and randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34476568\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Journal of Nutrition<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In this two-part investigation, the researchers first analyzed the potential connection between healthy young adults&#8217; mood and mental function and their serum vitamin C levels (or how much vitamin C was measurable in their blood). They specifically looked at ratings of fatigue, attention, stress, depression, and positive or negative affects on mood.<\/p>\n<p>The takeaway from this initial analysis? A positive correlation between vitamin C levels and attention levels.<\/p>\n<p>From there, the researchers conducted a study in which people with low levels of vitamin C supplemented either with 500 milligrams of the nutrient or with a placebo twice a day for four weeks. The participants underwent attention and processing speed tests and rated their mood and energy before and after the four weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The finding here: Those who upped their vitamin C intake experienced benefits related to attention, work absorption and engagement, and energy.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Takeaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Go ahead and add cognition to the already-long list of ways that vitamin C supports your health, folks.<\/p>\n<p>The researcher&#8217;s conclusion: &#8220;Inadequate vitamin C status is related to a low level of mental vitality.&#8221; They also note that increasing vitamin C status with supplementation promotes work motivation, cognition, and attention and focus.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/vitamin-c-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vitamin C is easy to find in a whole slew of foods<\/a>, including bell peppers, strawberries, broccoli, and kiwi. 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