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Did you know that brain and adrenal glands have the highest concentration of Vitamin C in the body? This can only mean that Vitamin C plays a significant role in the functioning of these two organs. Let us find out how does vitamin C enhance brain function!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antioxidant role of vitamin C<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The role of Vitamin C as an antioxidant is well-established. Vitamin C scavenges the free radicals<\/a> generated in the brain and protects it from oxidative damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oxidative stress is a significant cause of the development of many neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease Parkinson’s disease and Huntington disease and stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin C also plays a key role in maintaining other antioxidants like vitamin E in the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maturation of brain cells<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many animal studies have concluded that vitamin C plays a role in the formation and maturation of neurons<\/a>. It also plays a role in the formation of dendritic branches of neurons which is vital for processing the nerve signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neurotransmission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Norepinephrine formed in the adrenal glands acts as a hormone. In the brain, it is one of the six major neurotransmitters. It is responsible for alertness and wakefulness. The deficiency of norepinephrine results in depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin C is a crucial factor for the formation of norepinephrine from dopamine. It also regulates neurotransmitters like acetylcholine and glutamine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deficiency of the neurotransmitter seratonin is implicated in depression. Vitamin C is required for the formation of serotonin from the amino acid tryptophan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Myelin sheath formation in neurons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Myelin sheath is an insulating layer that surrounds the neurons. The sheath is important for the quick and effective transmission of neural signals between neurons. Any abnormalities in myelin sheath can result in dysregulation of information between the brain and the body and within the brain itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collagen synthesis occurs in the brain as well. It is a key component for myelin formation. Vitamin C is required for collagen maturation. Collagen also maintains the integrity of the blood vessels in the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning and memory<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Decreased vitamin C levels lower BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) levels in the brain. BDNF is an important neuronal growth factor that promotes dendrite development and synaptic plasticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In studies done on mice, Vitamin C reversed memory deficits. It also reduced fear response and anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The anxiolytic effect of vitamin c is due to its role in regulating corticosteroid hormone and the neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depression and cognitive impairment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin C prevents depression due to its antioxidant property, it’s role in synthesis of neurotransmitters and neuro modulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A biochemical study done in 2014<\/a> on elderly people after an acute illness showed a strong association between vitamin c depletion and increased symptoms of depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, Scurvy is a disease that occurs when our diet lack vitamin C completely for over a month. Depression and mental confusion are clinical symptoms of scurvy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although vitamin C deficiency to the extent of causing Scurvy is rare these days, deficiency to a moderate degree can exist in many. Long term mild deficiency in cortical and limbic systems of the brain can aggravate depression, mood disorders, and cognitive disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our body cannot synthesize vitamin C. Hence, it is an essential micronutrient to take in our diet . Also, correcting Vitamin C levels is inexpensive and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We should mentally check our dietary chart every day for adequate Vitamin C intake. This is even more important for people with increased Vitamin C demands<\/a> like diabetes, smoking, pregnancy, lactation etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin C intake may be the easiest correctable reason for the mental fog and mild cognitive impairment most of us experience now and then.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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