Relationship: Toxemia and vitamin C

Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin C
For the health condition: Toxemia

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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has been investigated in relation to toxemia, particularly in the context of preeclampsia (sometimes referred to as toxemia of pregnancy). Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure and often proteinuria in pregnancy, and oxidative stress is believed to play a role in its pathogenesis. Since vitamin C is a potent antioxidant, researchers have explored whether supplementation might reduce oxidative stress and lower the risk or severity of preeclampsia.

However, the scientific evidence supporting the use of vitamin C for treating or preventing toxemia/preeclampsia is modest and inconsistent. Early observational studies suggested that pregnant women with lower antioxidant levels, including vitamin C, may be at higher risk for preeclampsia. This led to clinical trials testing vitamin C (often combined with vitamin E) supplementation. Large randomized controlled trials such as the VIP (Vitamins in Pre-eclampsia) trial (Lancet, 2003) and others (NEJM, 2006) found that vitamin C and E supplementation did not significantly reduce the risk of preeclampsia and, in some cases, suggested possible adverse effects.

While vitamin C remains important for general maternal and fetal health, and deficiencies should be corrected, routine high-dose supplementation specifically to prevent or treat toxemia is not supported by strong evidence. Current clinical guidelines do not recommend vitamin C supplementation for this purpose outside of correcting deficiency. Thus, while there is scientific rationale and some clinical investigation, the evidence is moderate at best and does not justify widespread use for toxemia.

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