Vitamin C can limit the formation of carcinogens, such as nitrosamines [2,28], in vivo; modulate immune response [2,4]; and, through its antioxidant function, possibly attenuate oxidative damage that can lead to cancer [1].
Who is Alex Azar? Former drugmaker CEO and HHS official nominated to head agency. Alex Azar, who headed drugmaker Eli Lilly, was nominated Monday to be secretary of Health and Human Services. Azar had served as general counsel for HHS.
Alex Azar, President Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS, was confirmed by the Senate Wednesday in a bipartisan vote, 55 to 43, with six Democrats and one independent voting for the Republican nominee. The former Eli Lilly executive has caught some criticism that he is too cozy with the pharmaceutical industry, but has insisted he sees bringing down drug costs as a top priority.