In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Russell Jaffe—MD, PhD, and founder of PERQUE—to talk all things vitamin C. But not just any vitamin C—we’re diving into what Dr. Jaffe calls “nature’s ascorbate,” the most bioavailable and effective form out there. We bust some big myths about what’s really inside most commercial vitamin C supplements, why oxidation ruins potency, and why so many products just don’t work the way people think they do.
Dr. Jaffe breaks down how vitamin C fuels your mitochondria, keeps your antioxidant systems running, and helps your body deal with everything from toxins to chronic inflammation. We also talk about how it works hand-in-hand with nutrients like magnesium and choline, and why pH balance and detox pathways matter more than ever in today’s toxic world.
If you’re working to reverse chronic illness, recover from stress or toxic exposure, or just want to upgrade your daily wellness game, this one’s for you. You’ll learn how to figure out the right dose of vitamin C for your body, and why this one nutrient might be more foundational than you ever realized. For more resources, visit stillman.substack.com and follow me on Instagram @stillmanmd.
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