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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The black garlic treatment increased blood levels of the antioxidant enzymes glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), suggesting that black garlic helps boost the body's antioxidant defenses, which may improve the health and functioning of the heart.
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Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 2 July 2024
However, those that were not fed and only exposed to glutathione started showing signs of hunger only four hours after exposure.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 15 June 2024
Other powerhouse ingredients like purslane, astaxanthin, coenzyme Q10, glutathione and bamboo extract are known for their potent skincare benefits.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
For the gut retreat, expect a comprehensive GI test upon arrival, in which a stool sample is sent away to a lab to identify specific bacteria, plus an intravenous liver detox containing glutathione and vitamin C, and colon hydrotherapy, which flushes out your intestines with gallons of water.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2023
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Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 2 July 2024
However, those that were not fed and only exposed to glutathione started showing signs of hunger only four hours after exposure.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 15 June 2024
Other powerhouse ingredients like purslane, astaxanthin, coenzyme Q10, glutathione and bamboo extract are known for their potent skincare benefits.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
For the gut retreat, expect a comprehensive GI test upon arrival, in which a stool sample is sent away to a lab to identify specific bacteria, plus an intravenous liver detox containing glutathione and vitamin C, and colon hydrotherapy, which flushes out your intestines with gallons of water.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2023
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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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