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Beta-glucans are potentially beneficial in the treatment of diabetes and associated cardiovascular risks. Studies have shown that beta-glucans could reduce hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Thus, beta-glucan could produce new approaches for the treatment of diabetes.

Beta glucan is one form of soluble dietary fiber that's strongly linked to improving cholesterol levels and boosting heart health. Like many fibers, it's available in supplement form. You can also find it in whole grains, oats, bran, wheat, and barley.

Signs and symptoms of primary immunodeficiency can include: Frequent and recurrent pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections, ear infections, meningitis or skin infections. Inflammation and infection of internal organs. Blood disorders, such as low platelet counts or anemia.

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One large international trial recorded a statistically significant reduction in the duration of colds among participants administered a single vitamin C dose on the day of symptom onset.

One study found 280 mg of vitamin C taken only with breakfast produced a nearly two-fold increase of iron absorbed daily.

Scurvy is a disease characterized by weakness, sore limbs, exhaustion, curly hair, bleeding, gum disease, and a decrease in red blood cell count. Within just a few days of supplementing with vitamin C orally, improvements start to manifest. Usually, a full recovery is made in a matter of weeks.

Doctors may prescribe that patients drink citrus fruit juice high in vitamin C to acidify urine. Doing this inhibits the growth of bacteria that may cause a urinary tract infection. So boosting your diet with vitamin C helps lower the risk of developing UTIs

• Increase your HDL cholesterol ('good' cholesterol)
• Reduce your LDL cholesterol (high levels of LDL associates with cardiovascular disease)
• Reduce your blood pressure
One study which looked at 730 elderly people found mortality from stroke was highest in those with the lowest vitamin C status.

Vitamin C levels among Alzheimer's disease patients are lower in those with higher levels of cognitive impairment. Two studies involving up to 4740 participants found that taking vitamin C (over 500mg daily) and E were less likely to develop the disease.

Multiple studies suggest that vitamin C supplementation before exercise can reduce muscle soreness as well as oxidative stress, preventing damage. That means that if you take vitamin C regularly, your muscle aches following workouts may be less severe.

A study involving 3640 participants, aged 55-80 years, over years found that vitamin C (500mg daily) supplementation with vitamin E, beta-carotene, and zinc significantly reduced AMO in this high-risk group.

Yes! The loss of bone density is a common problem among the elderly, particularly women. Bone loss is linked to oxidative stress, and supplementation with vitamin C with vitamin E has been shown to yield some protective effect.