You may be at higher risk if you: Follow a vegan or vegetarian diet Eat very little meat, fish, eggs, or dairy Are over the age of 50 Have digestive conditions affecting absorption Take certain medications, such as metformin or acid-reducing medicines Have had certain stomach or bowel surgery Have pernicious anaemia or absorption problems People in higher-risk groups may benefit from advice, testing, or treatment depending on their symptoms and medical history
Under therapeutic goods laws, Australian companies are not allowed to sell or export a listed medicine making the claim of "skin lightening"
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Polyphenols, extensively researched for their numerous beneficial effects
Vigorous shaking should be strictly avoided, as mechanical stress can disrupt peptide bonds and compromise integrity
For instance, research has shown that topically applying it to the skin can shield skin cells from oxidative damage induced by UV radiation