Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin most widely known for its role in supporting immune health
Its not CE marked
Reference Thaiss et al., Nature (2016) 4
Advanced Testing and Monitoring For my patients with known or suspected hemochromatosis, I recommend comprehensive testing that goes beyond basic iron studies, including the approach I detail in my article on assessing your total toxic burden: Oxidative Stress Markers: Lipid peroxidation markers (malondialdehyde, F2-isoprostanes) Antioxidant enzyme levels (superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase) Total antioxidant capacity Genetic Testing: Complete HFE genotyping (C282Y, H63D, S65C variants) Antioxidant enzyme genetic variants Detoxification pathway genetic analysis Comprehensive Toxin Assessment: Given the connection between iron overload and increased susceptibility to other environmental toxins, I often recommend testing for mycotoxins, heavy metals, and environmental chemicals as discussed in my toxic load assessment protocols
We emphasize the importance of a comprehensive program that includes dietary changes, regular physical activity, and behavioral modifications
Some people obviously supplement directly with glutathione