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Sodium ascorbate in the treatment of allergic disturbances

The role of the adrenal cortical hormone-sodium-vitamin C

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The American Journal of Digestive Diseases

Conclusion

1. The availability of the sodium salt of ascorbic acid for oral use represents a marked advance in the therapeutic approach to allergy.

2. The increased sensitivity to histamine in suprarenalectomized animals suggests a relationship between adrenal cortical hormone-Sodium-Vitamin C and allergy.

3. In refractory cases of allergy and asthma sodium ascorbate was more effective than ascorbic acid.

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Ruskin, S.L. Sodium ascorbate in the treatment of allergic disturbances. Jour. D. D. 14, 302–306 (1947). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03001346

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