Researchers looked at data from nearly 2,000 patients to see if intravenous vitamin C could help those suffering from sepsis or septic shock. The analysis found that patients receiving the vitamin were less likely to die within 28 days compared to those who did not receive it. The study also noted that these patients required less time on certain blood pressure medications and showed improvements in organ function scores.
However, it is important to note that the evidence for these benefits is of low quality. The positive results were mostly seen in studies conducted at a single hospital. These same benefits were not found in larger trials involving multiple different hospitals.
Because the data is limited and not consistent across all types of studies, it is not yet clear if vitamin C should change standard medical care. Patients and doctors should view these findings as an early indication rather than a confirmed treatment plan.
