It helps neutralize free radicals, supports liver detoxification, helps regulate the immune system, and protects damaged cells, especially the mitochondria, which are the energy centers inside cells
This reacts with nitric oxide to produce peroxynitrite, which requires iron (released from lysosomes) to catalyze the formation of nitrotyrosine adducts on proteins, leading to induction of the MPT and ultimately cell necrosis
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Safety Considerations and When Provider Guidance Is Essential Glutathione is generally well-tolerated, but excessive supplementation may cause gastrointestinal upset, headaches, or rarely allergic reactions