Glutathione (GSH): a tripeptide of glutamine, cysteine, and glycine. Primary intracellular antioxidant that maintains cellular redox balance.
Key functions
Antioxidant: neutralizes ROS, protecting proteins, lipids, DNA.
Detoxification: conjugates toxins via glutathione S-transferases for excretion.
Immune support: modulates lymphocyte proliferation, NK activity, cytokine production.
Regeneration: restores antioxidants (vitamins C and E).
Mitochondrial protection: preserves function, reduces apoptosis from oxidative stress.
Protein regulation: maintains sulfhydryl groups and mediates S‑glutathionylation.
Glutathione (GSH): a tripeptide of glutamine, cysteine, and glycine. Primary intracellular antioxidant that maintains cellular redox balance.
Key functions
Antioxidant: neutralizes ROS, protecting proteins, lipids, DNA.
Detoxification: conjugates toxins via glutathione S-transferases for excretion.
Immune support: modulates lymphocyte proliferation, NK activity, cytokine production.
Regeneration: restores antioxidants (vitamins C and E).
Mitochondrial protection: preserves function, reduces apoptosis from oxidative stress.
Protein regulation: maintains sulfhydryl groups and mediates S‑glutathionylation.