In addition, it has been shown that the administration of antioxidants, such as N-acetylcysteine, accelerates the progression of lung cancers and melanomas 146 and that increasing the expression of the antioxidant-encoding Nrf2 gene enhances the growth of lung tumors 157,158,159,160
This insight is crucial for developing targeted therapies and improving the administration of current treatments like enzyme replacement
These effects are typically mild and often resolve with dose adjustment
Heme iron is derived from animal products that contain hemoglobin, such as red meat, fish, and poultry
[DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 133.Lima M.G., Maximino C., Matos Oliveira K.R., Brasil A., Crespo-Lopez M.E., Batista Ede J., Rocha F.A., Picano-Diniz D.L., Herculano A.M