Work with a registered dietitian to set a minimum calorie target, and prioritize protein (1.2 to 1.6 g/kg body weight daily is a reasonable starting range based on sports medicine guidelines) to preserve muscle mass during weight loss
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Since cysteine is the least abundant amino acid, GGT and the gamma-glutamyl cycle are vital for GSH metabolism, especially during cysteine shortages 34 35 36
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Serum folate reflects short-term changes in diet and may be altered by recent meals, so fasting for about six hours beforehand is required, and repeated testing is needed to identify true deficiency
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