The pentose phosphate shunt has two phases, the oxidative phase (reactions 21 - 23), in which NADPH and pentose-5-phosphate are generated, and the non-oxidative phase (reactions 24 - 28), in which unused pentose-5-phosphate can be converted to other sugar intermediates and then returned to the glycolytic pathway as glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and fructose-6-phosphate
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Madfes notes that kojic acid may be more effective in topical preparationssuch as serums and face creamsthan in soaps, which have limited contact with the skin and decreased efficacy, she explains
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While individual results vary, most people find that consistent daily supplementation for at least a month provides the most noticeable benefits