Its importance in transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria makes it a key component of the fat-burning process, explaining its common use in weight loss programs and diets aimed at improving athletic performance
Who Should Avoid or Use Caution with Glutathione IV Pregnant or breastfeeding women: Due to the lack of research on glutathiones effects in pregnancy and nursing (and because any strong antioxidant could potentially affect the fetus or infant in unknown ways), its advised to avoid glutathione IV if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
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J Neurosci Res 68:6575 Chen Y, Vartiainen NE, Ying W, Chan PH, Koistinaho J, Swanson RA (2001) Astrocytes protect neurons from nitric oxide toxicity by a glutathione-dependent mechanism
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