Acetylated glutathione then crosses the intestinal barrier, penetrates the cells, and then loses its acetyl group under the effect of cytoplasmic thioesterases
Polonikov even suggests that the primary cause of COVID-19 severity can be attributed more to a deficiency of glutathione versus deficiency of vitamin D
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) : Acts as a powerful antioxidant, protecting cells from damage by free radicals
There are several reasons your bodys glutathione levels may drop, including diet, chronic disease, infection, and constant stress
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Furthermore, GSH deals directly with heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs), direct causes of oxidative stress