The TCM views the inhospitable high-altitude environment, marked by low atmospheric pressure, oxygen scarcity, and coldness, as environmental factors that can cause diseases. When the human body is exposed to such an environment and its self-regulatory capacity proves insufficient (e.g., weak cardiopulmonary function or low metabolic efficiency), oxygen delivery is obstructed, and energy metabolism becomes abnormal
However, persistent or severe tiredness warrants clinical evaluation to exclude other underlying conditions and to optimise treatment strategies
4 Future prospects In recent years, the importance of controlling redox homeostasis, particularly through glutathione, has been increasingly recognized as crucial for inducing a resistant response
Phospholipid layers vastly enhance permeability, improving absorption by epithelial cells and uptake into our blood or lymphatic system
Some people may find they feel better taking glutathione with a light snack, while others prefer it on an empty stomach for maximum absorption