These are unstable molecules that can cause oxidative stress if left unchecked
It defends cellular macromolecules against exogenous and endogenous reactive oxygen and nitrogen species
We all know that calcium is critical for our overall health, especially that of our bones
Folate status tends to be higher in people eating plant-based diets as compared to meat-eaters (i.e., omnivores), with the highest levels of folate being in vegans 115,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144,145
Glutathione is also the obligate substrate for glutathione S-transferases (GSTs), the enzyme family responsible for phase II hepatic detoxification conjugating GSH to electrophilic xenobiotics, heavy metals, and endogenous toxins to render them water-soluble and excretable