ASCORBIC ACID, THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN AND NICOTINIC ACID IN RELATION TO ACUTE BURNS IN MAN

ALTERATIONS in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and electrolytes following burns have been extensively studied in the past few years. In contrast, few investigations of possible changes in vitamin metabolism following burns have been made. Uzbekov,¹ Clark and Rossiter² and Harkins³ have reported decreased ascorbic acid content of the adrenal cortex in burned guinea pigs and rabbits, while Lam⁴ has reported a decrease in the plasma ascorbic acid concentration in