Wang Y, Tong Q, Ma SR, Zhao ZX, Pan LB, Cong L, Han P, Peng R, Yu H, Lin Y, Gao TL, Shou JW, Li XY, Zhang XF, Zhang ZW, Fu J, Wen BY, Yu JB, Cao X, Jiang JD
Benefits Some of the functions that glutathione is responsible for include: Conjugates (links together) with drugs to make them more digestible Is a cofactor (helper molecule) for some important enzymes including glutathione peroxidase (which protects you from oxidative damage) Is involved in protein disulfide bond rearrangement (which is critical for the biogenesis of one-third of all human proteins) Reduces peroxides (natural bleaching agents that are harmful to the body) Participates in leukotriene production (vital component for inflammatory and hypersensitivity reactions) Helps the liver detoxify fat before bile is emitted, which takes stress off of the gallbladder Helps detoxifies methylglyoxal, a toxin produced as a by-product of metabolism Cancer apoptosis (programmed cell death) What are other health benefits of glutathione
Many patients have identified reactions to foods, although this is documented better in children than in adults
Depression and other psychological problems are common side effects of a B12 deficiency
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