Tsai J-R, Wang H-M, Liu P-L, Chen Y-H, Yang M-C, Chou S-H, et al
Glutathione has attracted attention in recent years as an effective solution against the aging process
Glutathione has the following roles in the body: Neutralize free radicals and oxidative stress Reverse damage from radiation (X-rays, CT scans, UV and solar radiation) Detoxify heavy metals Detoxify biotoxins (like mold) Help reverse damage from environmental chemicals and pollution Neutralize toxins from food like charred foods and pesticides Improve liver detox pathways Research has found that the following chronic diseases are associated with a reduction in Glutathione levels: Aging Alzheimers Disease Cancer Chronic Liver Disease Cognitive Impairment Diabetes Hypertension Infertility in Both Men and Women Lupus Mental Health Disorders Multiple Sclerosis Neurodegenerative Disorders Parkinsons Disease Glutathione is made of 3 amino acids: cysteine (a sulfur amino acid), glycine, and glutamic acid
Pointing out that riboflavin is a necessary coenzyme for glutathione reductase (one of a chain of enzymes which itself serves to maintain glutathione in the reduced form), they explained that though more research is needed it is likely that a riboflavin deficiency would impact glutathione function and may even impact the levels in the body. The researchers also suggested that vitamin B5 may support glutathione synthesis in the body due to its role in ATP production, while mentioning that vitamin B12 deficiency is linked with low glutathione levels
