Figure 2 Preclinical Results: Quantification of GSH, MDA, IL-6, TNF-, and IFN- Levels in Healthy Compared to T2DM Subjects For confirmation and demonstration of previous study findings, the levels of the reduced form of GSH, MDA, IL-6, TNF-, and IFN- were compared in healthy and T2DM groups and were measured in the plasma and RBCs isolated from peripheral blood of healthy and T2DM subjects
Regulating immune function: Glutathione supports healthy immune responses by helping immune cells function efficiently and maintain inflammatory balance (NIH)
Protein sources: Protein-rich foods such as chicken, turkey, salmon, dairy products (especially cheese), eggs, and meat may contain glutathione
However, a few studies have suggested that these actions of the trefoil peptides may also contribute to the movement of cancer cells, known as metastasis, in cell models
For instance, a study by Grace et al., on lambs receiving a single 2 mg subcutaneous B12 injection demonstrated significant increases in serum and liver B12 concentrations for up to 24 days compared to untreated animals (2)