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Effect of plasma vitamin C levels on Parkinson's disease and age at onset: a Mendelian randomization study.
Journal of translational medicine - 24 May 2021
Liu Haijie, Zhang Yan, Zhang Haihua, Wang Longcai, Wang Tao, Han Zhifa, Wu Liyong, Liu Guiyou
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Until now, epidemiological evidence regarding the association between vitamin C intake (both diet and supplements) and Parkinson's disease (PD) remains inconsistent. Hence, it is necessary to establish the causal link between vitamin C levels and PD, and further develop effective therapies or prevention. METHODS: We selected 11 newly identified plasma vitamin C genetic variants from a large-scale...
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