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Scientists discover a surprising link between vitamin C and brain health

Low Severity Asia Japan
Date Occurred Jul 01, 2026 05:22 UTC
Event Type Health News
Source ScienceDaily Health
Recorded Jul 01, 2026
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Could something as simple as vitamin C help support a healthier aging brain? In a study of more than 2,000 older adults in Japan, researchers found that people with lower vitamin C levels in their blood also tended to have less gray matter and weaker connections in a key brain network involved in memory, attention, and other cognitive functions.

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Region Asia
Capital Tokyo
Population 37,468,302
GDP / Capita $28200.0
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Event Metadata
  • ID #12789
  • Type Health News
  • Region Asia
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Jul 01, 2026