glutathione peroxidase abbreviation Peroxidase-1 in Health and Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Opportunities Abbreviations: ascorbic acid (AsA), glutathione

Finamore A, Palmery M, Bensehaila S, Peluso I (2017) Antioxidant, immunomodulating, and microbial-modulating activities of the sustainable and ecofriendly Spirulina

This creates a dangerous cycle: toxin buildup increases oxidative stress, which further depletes glutathione, making detoxification even less efficient

Weekly administration of the same molecule for 4 weeks in a second study with obese hypertriglyceridemic subjects demonstrated similar effects on triglycerides, HDL- and non-HDL cholesterol, and adiponectin, but without affecting body weight (293)

The primary role of glutathione is protection and detoxification