Tranexamic Acid (1%): Helps visibly fade the look of persistent discoloration and uneven tone
J Clin Epidemiol
Research shows that taking both supplements together might work better than using them separately
The most important step is to track how you feel and, importantly, to re-test your key markers after 3-4 months of consistent supplementation
Mechanism of Action Ascorbic acid is necessary for collagen formation (e.g., connective tissue, cartilage, tooth dentin, skin, and bone matrix) and tissue repair
The 2025 IV pilot measured cardiac, hepatic, renal, thyroid, and glucose biomarkers and reported no abnormalities (Lee et al., 2025), which gives a sense of what those investigators considered worth checking