(Source 1, 2) Glutathione serves many purposes, including: Powerful antioxidant that helps maintain redox balance and neutralize free radicals Reduces oxidative stress Supports liver detoxification of mercury and other toxins Cofactor for antioxidant enzymes Regenerates vitamin C and vitamin E Immune system regulation (Source 1, 2, 3) Because glutathione is an antioxidant, it exists in two forms, the reduced form, abbreviated GSH, and the oxidized form, abbreviated GSSG
Research has also linked zinc deficiency with hypothyroidism
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This mineral is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, including those critical for protein synthesis and cellular repair [3]
Altieri, C., Cardillo, D., Bevilacqua, A