Pharmaceutical compositions of alpha-lipoic acid and / or methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and magnesium salts, useful for the treatment, prevention, or reduction of the severity of viral infections and / or skin diseases, are provided herein. Methods for preparing the pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using the pharmaceutical compositions in therapeutic treatments are also provided.
An iron chelate preparation containing a chelating agent (such as EDTA and its salts) and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is provided. The preparation can be an immediately drinkable beverage, a hydration drip, or any liquid that can be administered systemically to a subject. Using the disclosed composition, a preparation and method for treating RNA viruses including SARS-CoV-2 are provided. A preparation and method for inhibiting ferroptosis and diseases and conditions affected by ferroptosis are provided. Diseases and conditions affected by ferroptosis include cancer, aging, inflammation, and the like.