Reduce Oxidative Stress (Preserve Existing Glutathione) Why it works: If youre constantly depleting glutathione faster than youre making it, supplementation alone wont solve the problem
In uremic patients, the pro-oxidant state arises from reduced antioxidant system (catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione) activity, decreased intracellular vitamin E and vitamin C levels, and decreased levels of high-density lipoproteins, thiols, and apolipoprotein A-I [18, 19]
These include: Smoking Excessive intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates Exposure to ultraviolet rays Signs of Collagen Deficiency The signs of collagen deficiency are visible to the naked eye
Glutathione that is inactive, also called oxidized, is commonly referred to as GSSG