LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam #322: Vitamin C: Your Secret Weapon Against Disease and Aging with Dr. Tom Levy
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Apr 1, 2025 
Dr. Thomas Levy, a board-certified cardiologist and attorney known for his work on vitamin C and antioxidants, shares captivating insights. He discusses oxidative stress and its critical role in aging and diseases. The episode highlights how vitamin C serves as a master antioxidant, its vital connection to oral health, and its impact on heart health. Levy also reveals innovative methods to combat long COVID symptoms with vitamin C and emphasizes the significance of personalized supplementation for optimal health.
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Oxidative Stress Is Disease
- Oxidative stress isn't just associated with disease.
- It is the disease process itself, disrupting biomolecules.
Antioxidants as Distributors
- Antioxidants like vitamin C distribute electrons, they don't create them.
- Your diet is the source of new electrons.
Vitamin C and Strength
- Dr. Levy used to take high-dose vitamin C IVs while weightlifting.
- Instead of hindering performance, his strength increased by 50% for a day.