Yeong T, Mai AS, Lim OZ, Ng CH, Chin YH, Tay P, et al
Antioxidants work on a cellular level, and the benefits are often gradual
Side Effects & Safety Nausea 40%+ in clinical trials, most common side effect, usually mild-moderate Flushing facial warmth and redness, typically brief Headache usually mild, resolves within hours Injection site reactions redness, minor swelling Fatigue and dizziness less common Max frequency: Once per 24 hours more frequent dosing increases nausea without additional benefit Pregnancy: Contraindicated (category X) Nausea management: Community sources describe a 500 mcg starting dose taken with light food
146,147 UC patients have been shown to have significantly diminished gut microbiota diversity, with an increase in the abundance of harmful bacteria and a decrease in the abundance of beneficial bacteria, which affects the immune regulation and inflammatory response of the gut, thereby exacerbating symptoms and promoting the progression of the disease