Adults With More Of This Vitamin Had Healthier Brain Scans, Study Finds
Key takeaways
- Researchers analyzed data from 2,044 older adults with a median age of 69 years.
- The team specifically looked at two markers of brain health:
- The researchers adjusted for numerous factors that could influence brain health, including age, sex, education, physical activity, smoking, alcohol intake, diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels.
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Author: Zhané Slambee June 20, 2026mindbodygreen editor By Zhané Slambee Image by Drazen Zigic / i Stock June 20, 2026Vitamin C is best known for supporting immune health and collagen production, but emerging research suggests it may also play an important role in keeping our brains healthy as we age.
A new study1 published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience found that older adults with higher blood levels of vitamin C tended to have greater gray matter volume and stronger connectivity in key brain regions linked to memory and cognition.
Researchers analyzed data from 2,044 older adults with a median age of 69 years. Participants underwent brain MRI scans, and researchers measured their plasma vitamin C levels through blood samples.