glutathione
noun
glu·ta·thi·one
ˌglü-tə-ˈthī-ˌōn 
: a peptide C10H17N3O6S that contains one amino acid residue each of glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine, that occurs widely in plant and animal tissues, and that plays an important role in biological oxidation-reduction processes and as a coenzyme
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Many doctors recommend glutathione to their patients for its ability to break down free radicals and detoxify the body.
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Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
While glutathione battles toxic molecules in the body, the total body of scientific evidence doesn’t show increasing glutathione levels in the body leads to a longer life and better health outcomes, health experts say.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Additionally, its precursor, N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC), can be taken, which the body then converts into the glutathione.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Research shows that older adults who consume at least three daily servings of dairy have up to 30% higher amounts of glutathione than those consuming less than half a serving.17 High levels of this powerful antioxidant may protect nerve function as people age.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
While glutathione battles toxic molecules in the body, the total body of scientific evidence doesn’t show increasing glutathione levels in the body leads to a longer life and better health outcomes, health experts say.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Additionally, its precursor, N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC), can be taken, which the body then converts into the glutathione.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Research shows that older adults who consume at least three daily servings of dairy have up to 30% higher amounts of glutathione than those consuming less than half a serving.17 High levels of this powerful antioxidant may protect nerve function as people age.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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glutathione
noun
glu·ta·thi·one
ˌglüt-ə-ˈthī-ˌōn
: a peptide C10H17N3O6S that contains one amino acid residue each of glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine, that occurs widely in plant and animal tissues, and that plays an important role in biological oxidation-reduction processes and as a coenzyme
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