The convention defers at least two weeks after major surgery
Even if virtually, all cell types synthesize GSH, the main source of the tripeptide is liver where the bulk of cysteine, the rate limiting amino acid, derived from diet is metabolized
Increasing glutathione levels improves insulin resistance and fat-burning and have also been shown to improve insulin action and glucose metabolism
Both NAD+ and Glutathione have unique benefits, but for those looking for a well-rounded approach to detoxification, immune support, and cellular protection, Glutathione is often a preferred choice
Efficacy of Alpha-lipoic acid against cadmium toxicity on metal ion and oxidative imbalance, and expression of metallothionein and antioxidant genes in rabbit brain
It is possible that the amount of muscle damage and inflammation was so great during this study that administration of antioxidants had no possible benefit or as noted could possibly have had enhanced the response[27]