Severe respiratory infections are characterised by depleted vitamin C and elevated
inflammation and oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to recruit people with a history�…

In the elderly, immunosenescence and malnourishment can contribute to increased risk and
severity of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). Gold kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis�…

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient in humans and must be obtained through the diet. The aim
of this study was to determine vitamin C uptake in healthy volunteers after consuming�…

Consumption of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables has been associated with greater
feelings of vitality. However, these associations have rarely been tested in experimental�…

Whether vitamin C from wholefoods has equivalent bioavailability to a purified supplement
remains unclear. We have previously showed that kiwifruit provided significantly higher�…

Kiwifruit contain many components, some considered beneficial, such as vitamins,
phytochemicals and dietary fibre, and others potentially harmful, such as fructose and�…

Neutrophils are the body's primary defenders against invading pathogens. These cells
migrate to loci of infection where they engulf micro-organisms and subject them to an array�…

Vitamin C-rich foods can improve mood; however, the timecourse of these benefits is
unknown. This study utilised intensive longitudinal smartphone surveys from a three-armed�…

Vitamin C is an essential component of the diet for humans, and an adequate intake is
important not only for the prevention of scurvy but also to limit the risk of developing chronic�…

Kiwifruit are a nutrient dense food and an excellent source of vitamin C. Supplementation of
the diet with kiwifruit enhances plasma vitamin C status and epidemiological studies have�…