A new study has linked low levels of Vitamin C with an increased risk of dementia.
Experts from Hirosaki University analysed data and brain scans from over 2,000 adults aged over 65, and found that participants with lower levels of the vitamin in their blood also had less grey matter.
Grey matter is the tissue responsible for processing information, language, judgement and navigation
They also noted weaker connections between the key brain regions involved in memory, self-reflection and daydreaming, which suggest the brain's internal communication network may not be working efficiently.
Experts say that these findings suggest the possibility that optimal levels of Vitamin C in blood plasma could potentially support cognitive function and counteract cognitive decline
