Vitamin C improves lung function in newborns of smoking mothers
The use of vitamin C supplements by mothers who smoke during pregnancy seems to have a positive effect on the lung function of newborn babies, according to Cindy McEvoy and colleagues. Also, the incidence of wheezing significantly decreases in these children. The study was published in JAMA on May 18th. The results could offer an easy applicable strategy to minimize the harmful effects of smoking during pregnancy in babies. Continue reading
