Vitamin C Deficiency Is Common in the Inpatient Psychiatric Setting
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:46 am
https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/medical/medical-conditions/vitamin-c-deficiency-in-psychiatric-inpatients/
Objective: Mild vitamin C deficiency is a psychiatrically relevant nutritional state, with symptoms including apathy, fatigue, and low mood. Although complete vitamin C deficiency has largely been eradicated, mild deficiency remains common in certain populations. Here, we aimed to identify the prevalence of mild vitamin C deficiency in the inpatient psychiatric setting.