(2) Glutathione also plays additional key roles across many areas of human health: (3) Neutralizing reactive oxygen species (ROS), including harmful age-accelerating free radicals Serving as a cofactor for antioxidant enzymes Regenerating other antioxidants ( vitamin C and vitamin E) to fight free radicals again Helping to remove toxins and heavy metals from cells and the brain Supporting mitochondrial function and maintaining mitochondrial DNA for healthy energy As for its role in the immune system, aside from protecting cells from free radical damage, glutathione also protects human health in two ways: (4) Supports proper function of the T-cell lymphocytes to enable frontline soldiers of the immune system to increase in numbers Stimulates production and activation of natural killer (NK) cells Its also been shown to have a pivotal role in establishing innate immune responses, possibly acting as a signaling molecule with a mechanism different from simply scavenging reactive oxygen species
The 25mg formulation is available for patients who have completed at least one month on the standard dose with good tolerance and whose provider determines a higher dose is appropriate
Each patient starts with a subcutaneous injection of a lower dose once a week for four weeks in the abdomen, upper arm, or thigh
Its commonly used as a diluent to dissolve or dilute lyophilized (freeze-dried) compounds prior to use, in settings that require a sterile, preservative-containing water source for repeated withdrawals from the same vial
Various factors, including infections, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and trauma to the globe, eyelids, and surrounding tissues, can cause IEDs (5)
