Hemodialysis patients and vitamin C: Patients on dialysis are at high risk for vitamin C deficiency. Individuals suffering from chronic kidney disease are recommended to have a daily intake of 60 mg of ascorbate (vitamin C). If a patient is suspected of reduced ascorbate levels, then 1-1.5g of orally administered ascorbate per week should be taken or 300 mg via another route other than the mouth is recommended. (11)
Vitamin C and pre-eclampsia: Low vitamin C levels have reported to be associated with pre-eclampsia. (12)
The relationship of vitamin C and iron deficiency anemia has been investigated. Researchers conducted a systematic review of studies looking at the relationship of vitamin supplementation on anemia. It was found that administration of vitamin C enhances the absorption of dietary iron in the gut. (13,21)