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It functions as a cofactor for lysyl oxidase (the enzyme responsible for collagen cross-linking and stabilization), ceruloplasmin (a copper transport protein with antioxidant activity), and superoxide dismutase (SOD, a primary antioxidant defense enzyme)
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This means vegetarians, vegans, and individuals with certain medical conditions may be at higher risk of deficiency
Serum MMA may also be elevated in thyroid disease, bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, pregnancy, or a rare genetic disorder in infants called methylmalonic acidemia
Glutathione, the body's "master antioxidant," is a powerful tripeptide made of three amino acids: cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid