Glutathione exists in redox equilibrium between disulfide (GSSG, oxidized form) and sulfhydryl (GSH, reduced form) forms and GSH levels in the living cells alter remarkably in response to the oxidative stress, which has been involved in many diseases and speeds up the aging process 5,6
In contrast, this ratio dropped notably in E
Since GGT is involved in protein metabolism, waste excretion, and energy production, low levels may result from dietary, lifestyle, environmental, medication, or genetic factors
Glutathione participates in the bodys normal detoxification pathways and is found in high concentrations in the liver
Consuming a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can provide various antioxidants that support glutathione levels and overall kidney health
We therefore investigated whether oxidative stress associated with low levels of GSH could be ameliorated through the alternative strategy of increasing cellular GSH levels in diabetic patients with uncontrolled hyperglycemia