Glutathione: The Unknown Soldier
It is a powerful antioxidant and detoxifies the harmful compounds in the liver, where it is then excreted through the bile. The liver also excretes glutathione directly into the bloodstream where it is used to help maintain the integrity of red blood cells, as well as protecting white blood cells. Glutathione is also found in the lungs and intestinal tract where it assists in carbohydrate metabolism as well as breaking down oxidized fats. It is also used to prevent oxidative stress in most cells and helps to trap free radicals that can damage DNA and RNA. GSH also plays major roles in drug metabolism & calcium metabolism.