Vitamin C for healthy aging in middle-aged adults
Treatments studied
This study looks at whether vitamin C can help support healthy aging in middle-aged and older adults. It will compare taking vitamin C to a placebo (a dummy pill) to see if it improves overall health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 65 years old (or 18–70 for a separate comparison group).
- You are generally healthy, with no serious or uncontrolled medical conditions.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 28.
- You have not used high-dose vitamin C, certain diabetes drugs, or anti-aging supplements in the last 3 months.
- You are not allergic to vitamin C.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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