A retrospective review of 102 cases
Heres a snapshot of what glutathione does: Supports detoxification pathways, especially in the liver Regulates immune function and helps reduce chronic inflammation Shields your cells from oxidative stress and free radical damage Fuels mitochondrial energy production (aka your bodys energy engines) Although your body produces its own glutathione, levels tend to drop with age, ongoing stress, toxin exposure, infections, or chronic health issues
Presented for research literature review only Held-Hoelker E et al
Cysteine plays a role in the sulfation cycle, acting as a sulfur donor in phase II detoxification and as a methyl donor in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine [13-15]
Requirements of vitamin B 12 in excess of normal (due to pregnancy, thyrotoxicosis, hemolytic anemia, hemorrhage, malignancy, hepatic and renal disease) can usually be met with oral supplementation
While these mechanisms suggest that glutathione could have a role in skin lightening, the evidence supporting its effectiveness is mixed, warranting a closer examination