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.
(HHS) is the principal Federal agency charged with protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. The Budget includes $77.1 billion in discretionary funding to support HHSâs mission, $0.8 billion below the 2014 enacted level.