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PMCID: PMC7911806
Genetic disorders affecting enzymes involved in glutathione synthesis can result in reduced levels from birth
Taking glutathione every day can raise blood levels of this antioxidant by 17 to 35 percent within 4 weeks
Orally: glutathione is used for treating cataracts, glaucoma, preventing aging, treating or preventing alcoholism, asthma, cancer, heart disease (atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia), hepatitis, liver disease, immunosuppression (including AIDS and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), maintaining immune function, memory loss, Alzheimers disease, osteoarthritis, Parkinsons disease, people with ASD and detoxifying metals and drugs