Present in every cell, it neutralizes free radicals, regenerates other antioxidants, supports immune function, and participates in detoxification reactions
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Abnormalities in the mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC), combined with impaired antioxidant defenses, lead to excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which damage lipids, proteins, and mitochondrial DNA, ultimately promoting tubular apoptosis, interstitial fibrosis, and glomerulosclerosis (26, 27)
So if you have never been in that kind of environment but have high levels of gliotoxins in your urine test (more about this below), then think candida overgrowth
As you age, growth hormone production naturally declines