It is key in supporting immune function, metabolism, forming sperm cells, tissue building and repair, and helping with certain enzyme functions
By the time we reach our 40s and 50s, many of us are operating with significantly lower levels than we had in our youth
Key research themes involving glutathione include: Scavenging of free radicals (e.g., peroxides, nitrogen dioxide, hypochlorous acid) Support of other antioxidant systems (e.g., vitamin C and vitamin E recycling) Detoxification via glutathione S-transferases and related enzymes Regulation of protein folding, disulfide-bond formation, and thiol redox status Modulation of inflammatory mediators, nitric oxide pathways, and cellular metabolism Because endogenous glutathione synthesis capacity appears to decrease with age in many models, glutathione is frequently used as both an experimental variable and a biomarker in studies of aging, disease susceptibility, and redox imbalance
First, it acts as an antioxidant, neutralising free radicals that damage cells, including the cells in hormone-producing glands like the ovaries, adrenals, and thyroid
Scalp : A different timeline entirely, covered in the hair section below
