Tag: iron
Vitamin E ameliorates deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by reducing ferroptosis (cell death due to iron overload)
As many of my readers know, DVT is a rather serious condition that can be lethal by…
The toxicity of cysteine revealed – it causes iron overload in mitochondria and cell death
Cysteine, despite its importance for the synthesis of glutathione (GSH), is one of the few amino acids…
Aspirin / eugenol can remove lipofuscin from cells
One of the visible hallmarks of aging is the accumulation of so-called “age pigment” or “aging spots”,…
Iron drives heart failure by fattening the heart; iron chelators may prevent/cure
Recommending high intake of iron is one of the most common dietary recommendations of registered dieticians, as…
Achilles heel of cancer discovered – its lack of CO2
Several years ago I posted about a study demonstrating that an Achilles heel of cancer had been…
Iron supplementation may not cure anemia, unless nutrition is also improved
As many of my readers know, Peat is against supplementing with isolated iron. Aside from the well-known…
Alcohol brain damage due to iron accumulation; vitamin B1 to the rescue
Chronic alcohol abuse is highly detrimental to health and especially to the brain. Alcohol puts the body…
Two common iron supplements may cause (aggressive) GI cancer
As the study itself states, it is not just the iron used in dietary supplements that may…