Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman The Truth About Vitamin C: Nature’s Antioxidant, Explained with Dr. Russell Jaffe
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Jun 18, 2025 
Dr. Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, is the founder of PERQUE and a leader in nutritional immunology. He discusses the true power of vitamin C, revealing its critical role as an antioxidant and its surprising bioavailability. Listeners learn about common supplement myths, why many don’t deliver, and the nutrient's essential function in supporting overall health. Jaffe emphasizes the synergy between vitamin C and minerals like magnesium, and the importance of mindful dietary choices in today's toxic environment.
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Nature's Ascorbate vs Commercial C
- Nature's ascorbate is vitamin C produced without air exposure, preserving its potency and bioavailability.
- Commercial vitamin C usually contains oxidized forms that reduce effectiveness and require costly regeneration.
Vitamin C as a Crucial Antioxidant
- Vitamin C is essential for avoiding cancer, autoimmunity, and chronic illness by regenerating antioxidants and preventing free radical damage.
- It is as vital as light and air to biological function.
Vitamin C Powers Cellular Energy
- Ascorbate sets cellular redox potential, enabling electron flow for mitochondrial ATP production.
- Without enough vitamin C and magnesium, cells fail to produce energy efficiently, leading to chronic illness.