To minimize adverse effects, taking a secondary medication with a complementary mode of action is advisable before taking the initial drug at the maximum recommended dose (143)
Highlighting the delicate and complex balance required, inhibition of ROS has been shown to impair wound healing in numerous animal models 16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23 , whilst improvements in antioxidant capabilities have been shown to be beneficial in treatments of chronic and diabetic wounds 14,24,25
However, the limited human clinical trial data means that the long-term safety profile in humans is not fully characterized
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