Glutathione (GSH, /ˌɡluːtəˈθaɪoʊn/) is an organic compound with the chemical formula HOCOCH(NH2)CH2CH2CONHCH(CH2SH)CONHCH2COOH. It is an antioxidant in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria and archaea. Glutathione is capable of preventing damage to important cellular components caused by sources such as reactive oxygen species, free radicals, peroxides, lipid peroxides, and heavy metals. It is a tripeptide with a gamma peptide linkage between the carboxyl group of the glutamate side chain and cysteine. The carboxyl group of the cysteine residue is attached by normal peptide linkage to glycine.Glutathione is an antioxidant produced in the body through enzymatic reactions, using the amino acids cysteine, L-glutamic acid and glycine. It helps repair cells damaged by pollution, stress and other harmful influences and is undeniably important. Mice unable to form glutathione will die before birth
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DetoxificationHelps the body remove toxins by neutralizing free radicals and increasing the metabolism of toxins in the liver
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Immune systemHelps activate immune system cells to fight infections and cancer
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Anti-agingReduces oxidative damage caused by aging, which can help keep cells healthy and delay signs of aging
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Skin healthReduces oxidative damage to the skin, which can improve skin tone and texture
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Exercise performanceNeutralizes free radicals formed during exercise, which can improve exercise performance and reduce muscle fatigue
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Heart healthReduces the harmful effects of oxidative stress that can cause heart disease
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Brain healthHelps keep brain cells healthy and may help prevent brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease
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Weight lossSome research suggests that glutathione may help with weight loss
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Oxidative stressReduces oxidative stress, which is associated with a range of serious conditions, including asthma, inflammatory disorders, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and cancer