However, in the context of elevated vitamin C uptake, high vitamin C can act as a pro-oxidant by reducing iron and promoting lipid peroxidation, GPX4 inactivation, and ferroptotic cell death 125
2014 Oct 1;62(39):9499-506
It is found in certain types of algae, which are then consumed by marine life like salmon, shrimp, and lobster, giving them their pinkish hue
Always follow up with SPF during the day, as brighter skin can be more sensitive to UV damage
Some studies have found that iron overload is related to an increased incidence of cancers, while others have reported that iron overload does not affect cancer development
Currently Available Treatment Tirzepatide Tirzepatide is FDA-approved and available as Mounjaro (T2D) and Zepbound (obesity)