1. Glutathione - "Master Antioxidant"
L-Glutathione (GSH) is one of the most powerful antioxidants in the human body, playing a core role in neutralizing free radicals, resisting oxidative stress, promoting detoxification and enhancing immune function. It can not only directly remove reactive oxygen species (ROS), but also regenerate antioxidants such as vitamin C and E, prolonging their action time.
Main functions:
Removing free radicals to prevent cellular oxidative damage
Protecting DNA, proteins and cell membranes from oxidative damage
Maintaining intracellular redox balance (Redox Homeostasis)
Regenerating vitamin C and vitamin E to enhance antioxidant capacity
2. Fighting oxidative stress and delaying aging
Oxidative stress is one of the main factors leading to aging, chronic diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. When free radicals accumulate excessively, they will attack cell membranes, proteins and DNA, causing cell function damage or even apoptosis. Glutathione can effectively reduce the risk of the following diseases by reducing oxidative stress:
Neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease)
Cardiovascular diseases (atherosclerosis, hypertension)
Inflammatory diseases (arthritis, immune disorders)
Metabolic diseases (diabetes, obesity)
3. Promote detoxification and protect the liver
Glutathione is one of the most important detoxification molecules in the liver. It binds to toxins to make them easier to be excreted from the body, reducing the burden on the liver.
Liver protection effect:
Promote Phase II detoxification, remove heavy metals, pollutants and alcohol metabolites
Prevent fatty liver, reduce liver damage and inflammation
Reduce the risk of liver fibrosis and improve liver health
4. Enhance immune function
Glutathione directly affects the immune system, supports the normal functioning of **T cells, B cells and NK cells (natural killer cells)**, and improves the body's ability to resist pathogens.
Immune support:
Protect immune cells from oxidative damage and improve disease resistance
Regulate inflammatory response and reduce the harm caused by chronic inflammation
Promote the repair of damaged tissues and accelerate disease recovery
5. Beauty and skin care and anti-aging
Glutathione also plays a significant role in beauty and skin health. It is widely used in skin care and whitening products because it can inhibit melanin production, improve skin color, reduce spots and wrinkles.
Beauty and skin care advantages:
Inhibit melanin synthesis, whiten and brighten skin color
Protect collagen and elastin, delay skin aging
Reduce UV damage and prevent photoaging