Supports formation of the key antioxidant compound glutathione Provides antioxidant support Provides the three precursors needed to form glutathione within the body: N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), glutamic acid and glycine Includes -lipoic acid Glutathione Precursors provides antioxidant support and supports glutathione
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Expression of human NAT1 has been detected in adult liver, bladder, digestive system, blood cells, placenta, skin, skeletal muscles, gingiva (Dupret & Lima, 2005), mammary tissue, prostate, and lung by a number of methods (Sim et al., 2008)
That is why it is also called copper peptide or copper tripeptide
Clinical studies have shown that it has several antiaging and cardio- and neuro-protective properties, and can also alleviate osteoarticular, urologic, and menopause-related discomfort.60 The extract has also been found to have a photoprotective, modulating effect on skin pigmentation.61 Several RCTs evaluating the use of French maritime pine bark extract have shown a significant reduction in signs of facial aging, such as wrinkles and solar lentigines,62,63 and increased levels of hyaluronan synthase and type I collagen.64 Another RCT (n=76) showed increased skin elasticity and hydration and decreased skin darkening in Asians working in highly polluted areas after treatment for 12 weeks.65 No relevant adverse effects were reported
