Smoking, immunity, and DNA damage
1 Introduction Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, relapsing form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by immune system dysfunction and pathological overactivation of mucosal immune responses, leading to persistent inflammation and subsequent colonic mucosal injury (Raine et al., 2022)
But surrounding this core is the ischemic penumbra, a larger region of at-risk tissue that is damaged but not yet dead
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Mitochondrial Function
Factors like age, exposure to environmental pollutants, and even overindulging in pretty much anything (refined sugars, processed foods, alcohol, etc.) can deplete glutathione levels, so supporting glutathione production in the body is essential to keep your cells at peak wellness