Not permanently, but consistently eating glutathione-rich foods can help brighten skin and reduce pigmentation over time
Citrus fruits, berries, kiwi, bell peppers, and leafy greens like kale and spinach are loaded with vitamin C and other antioxidants that protect cells and support collagen synthesis
Wagner M, Yoshihara M, Douagi I, Damdimopoulos A, Panula S, Petropoulos S,et al
In addition, NO regulates low density lipoprotein (LDL) levels and vascular uptake
The idea is that injecting glutathione gives higher, more immediate systemic levels than oral or topical forms, which theoretically could affect skin pigmentation more strongly
Fresh maize leaves (0.5 g) were homogenized in 2.5 mL 0.5 M perchloric acid, incubated on ice for 15 min, and centrifuged at 11,200 g at 4 C for 10 min