Both real-world case studies and clinical trials have validated the efficacy of Vitamin C in reducing pain associated with bone fracture, arthritis, cancer, viral infections and other rheumatic conditions. This article briefs the analgesic mechanism of vitamin C and includes successful treatment doses and duration of vitamin C in pain management. VITAMIN C AND PAIN Epidemiological and other studies have confirmed hypovitaminosis C (vitamin C concentrations <23 µmol/L) and vitamin C deficiency (plasma vitamin C concentrations <11 µmol/L) in patients with surgery/ trauma, cancer, infectious disease, spinal and other orthopedic conditions.
Scurvy is the most well-known disorder of vitamin C deficiency. MECHANISMS OF PAIN CONTROL Control of oxidative stress: Reactive oxygen species are involved in inflammation and pain related to arthritis, infection, cancer, and surgical trauma. Vitamin C…
