In short, they are reported to increase the growth of intestinal epithelial cells, enhance intestinal barrier function, influence immune cell development and populations in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue, exert anti-inflammatory and potentially T H 1 promoting and/or T H 2 inhibiting effects on various intestinal immune cells, and modify the abundance of gut microbiota that might play a role in allergic sensitization (Figure 1)
Although a lack of literature exists with evidence-based studies on the use of IV or IM glutathione, most experts advocate its use citing the potential positive benefits with minimal side effects
Glutathione, the body's "master antioxidant," is a powerful tripeptide made of three amino acids: cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid
Sedentary time should be minimized and prolonged sitting should be interrupted every 30 minutes for blood glucose benefits (ADA 2021b)
At standard, dermatologist-supervised doses, glutathione is not typically harmful to the kidneys or liver in healthy individuals