Sometimes referred to as the bodys master antioxidant, glutathione plays a fundamental role in almost all systems and organs and is essential for protection, energy production, hormonal balance, and detoxification, among other processes.* The body produces glutathione by itself, but certain modern-day lifestyle factors contribute to suboptimal levels.* Supplementation can be helpful, but finding the right supplement, delivery system, and dosage isnt as straightforward as most nutraceuticals.* To understand the challenges consumers and practitioners face in effectively increasing blood levels of GSH, its essential to first gain a bit of perspective on how this nutrient works and its roles in the human body
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That is why glutathione levels are usually highest in the liver
In the functional foods and beverages market, its contribution is under 1%, since it is mainly consumed as a supplement rather than integrated into food products
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