This is to our knowledge the first randomized trial in humans that has demonstrated that short-term vitamin C supplementation could significantly reduce resistin levels, independent of changes in inflammatory or metabolic variables. Future investigations of resistin participation in oxidative processes are warranted.

Vitamin C

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Functions related to this study

Heart health

1 supplement Slightly Positive Vitamin C

Insulin control

1 supplement Slightly Positive Vitamin C

Overall health

1 supplement Highly Positive Vitamin C

Weight loss

1 supplement Moderately Positive Vitamin C

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Body systems related to this study

Cardiovascular System

1 supplement Vitamin C

Digestive System

1 supplement Vitamin C

Endocrine System

1 supplement Vitamin C

Immune System

1 supplement Vitamin C