Tong et al., 2017
But any supplement should be consulted with a healthcare provider before starting to take, especially pregnant women, breastfeeding women, people with existing illnesses, or those taking medication
Common oxidant sources include cigarette smoke, pesticides and herbicides (e.g., organophosphates), industrial chemicals (e.g., organochlorines), excessive alcohol, air pollution and diesel/gasoline soot, inhalable quartz and metal powders, and certain mineral fibers
Glutathione production by our bodies naturally decreases with age, but can also be impacted by diet, physical activity, alcohol intake, infections, stress, certain medications, and chronic illness
Physical trauma, exposure to heavy metals, mold toxins, and bacterial and viral infections damage cellular, mitochondrial, and DNA membranes