Used by every cell and tissue in the body, glutathione plays an important part in many physiological processes: boosts the action of other antioxidants supports nutrient metabolism supports immune response facilitates processes that neutralize drugs, chemicals, metabolic waste, and other toxins A deficiency of glutathione contributes to oxidative stress which plays a key role in aging and the development of diseases such as cancer, Alzheimers disease, Parkinsons disease, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory conditions, to name a few
Its approximate molecular weight is 418.4 g/mol
Poor dietary habits, particularly a diet high in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates, lead to changes in the composition of the gut microbiome
This design choice was dictated by the requirement that the amine functionality remain accessible to ensure intracellular biological activity, despite the presence of additional functional groups within the drug scaffold 40,41,42
Manufacturers' R&D expenses and development timeframes have grown
You eat a lot of fiber, and you select for fiber-consuming bacteria