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Vitamin C nutrition in pulmonary tuberculosis

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Hypovitaminosis C is the rule among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. The degree of hypovitaminosis parallels the extent and activity of tuberculous involvement. Two factors were demonstrated as responsible for the hypovitaminosis; first, abnormal chemistry of the intestinal tract, and second, increased requirements by the tissues of vitamin C.

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  1. Trudeau, New York

    Gustav J. Martin Sc.D. (Now Director of Research College of Saint Theresa) & Fred H. Heise M.D. (Medical Director Trudeau Sanitarium)

  2. Winona, Minn.

    Gustav J. Martin Sc.D. (Now Director of Research College of Saint Theresa)

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Martin, G.J., Heise, F.H. Vitamin C nutrition in pulmonary tuberculosis. American Journal of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition 4, 368–374 (1937). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02999935

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