Vitamin C may be able to add diabetes prevention to its already-glittering resume. British researchers assessed the dietary habits of 21,831 people for 12 years. they found that study participants with the highest levels of vitamin C enjoyed a 62% reduction in risk for type 2 diabetes, the one associated with poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle, compared with individuals who had the lowest levels. Vitamin C is noted for its ability to fight oxidative stress, which is believed to disrupt blood sugar levels.
Archives of Internal Medicine 7/28/08
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