FIGURE 9 Summary and conclusions: Glutathione and early (premature) inflammaging Chronic inflammatory diseases especially those compromising the lower respiratory system (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lower respiratory infections, cystic fibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, acute respiratory distress syndrome), diseases compromising the cardiovascular system (atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, stroke, and others), many other systemic inflammatory diseases like diabetes (274, 275)
May help with autoimmune diseases Chronic inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease) can increase oxidative stress
Glutathione works as a cellular protector, neutralizing free radicals before they can cause oxidative damage, and maintaining the delicate balance between oxidation and reduction within skin cells
Not everyone experiences PAWS, and not everyone experiences it the same way
Some foods to consider include: Cruciferous vegetables : Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower
Research suggests GHK-Cu may upregulate genes associated with tissue repair and antioxidant defense while downregulating genes associated with inflammation and tissue degradation