Treatment efficacy of vitamin C or ascorbate given as co-intervention with iron for anemia – A systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental studies

This 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of combining oral vitamin C (ascorbic acid) with iron supplementation in treating anemia. Analyzing nine studies (seven included in meta-analysis) encompassing 905 participants with laboratory-confirmed anemia, the study compared outcomes between groups receiving iron plus vitamin C versus iron alone. The