(1) Enhancing the Immune System: Bodys immune activity, involving unimpeded multiplication of lymphocytes and antibody production, requires maintenance of normal levels of glutathione inside the lymphocytes.
2) Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenger: Glutathione plays a central protective role against the damaging effects of bacteria, viruses, pollutants and free radicals. (3) Regulator of Other Antioxidants: Without glutathione, other important antioxidants such as vitamins C and E cannot do their job adequately to protect your body against disease.
(4) Detoxifying Agent: Another major function of glutathione is in the detoxification of foreign chemical compounds such as carcinogens and harmful metabolites. (5) Skin Whitening: Dermatologists prescribe Glutathione for its only side effect: whitening of dark skin. People with darker skin tone report that taking Glutathione capsules along with vitamin C for three to six months or more actually lightens the color of their skin. Posted from China - Zhejiang on 14 May, 2008
