Vitamin c may soothe leaky gut in obesity, new study hopes

This study tests whether taking vitamin C daily can improve gut health and reduce inflammation in adults with obesity. Over two 2-week periods, 34 participants will take either vitamin C or a placebo, and researchers will measure gut permeability using sugar drinks and blood, urine, and stool samples. The goal is to see if a simple vitamin can help prevent harmful substances from leaking into the bloodstream, which may lower the risk of heart and liver problems.