THE ROLE OF GLUTATHIONE Glutathione, a tripeptide consisting of γ-l-glutamyl-l-cysteinyl-glycine, is the most important low molecular weight antioxidant synthesized in cells[1]. It plays a pivotal role in reducing oxidative stress, maintaining redox balance, enhancing metabolic detoxification, and regulating the immune system. Suboptimal or insufficient glutathione levels have been associated to a variety of chronic, age-related[Read…]