The bioavailability of vitamin C differs appreciably between oral and intravenous administration. Intravenous vitamin C produces higher blood concentrations than taking the supplement orally. Vitamin C is continually cycling between a reduced and an oxidized state. Dr. Patrick theorizes that the oxidized state of vitamin C, acting as a pro-oxidant, has the potential to kill cancer cells. Cancer cells have circumvented death; however, with a small prompt they can be induced to die. In this clip, Tim Ferriss and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss the potential use of intravenous vitamin C as a supportive factor in the treatment of cancer.
This clip was taken from the FoundMyFitness interview with Tim Ferriss found at
Original episode published on Aug 11, 2015
