88 Similarly, in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, vitamin C supplementation can lead to hemolysis and a subsequent renal injury
Chemical solvents and heavy metals can harm liver health, especially with prolonged occupational exposure in industries like healthcare, farming, and dry cleaning.50 Substances like trichloroethylene, carbon tetrachloride, toluene, and heavy metals like mercury and cadmium can cause liver damage, including hepatitis, steatosis, and fibrosis 51 52 53
These GI symptoms are often linked to connective tissue laxity and autonomic nervous system dysfunction, the latter which impairs "rest and digest" activity
Research has demonstrated that certain gut bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyrate, when they ferment dietary fiber