Oral glutathione supplements are considered generally safe but results may be inconsistent due to absorption issues
Shiitake mushrooms, when coated with a mixture of chitosan (1%) and guar gum (at concentrations of 5, 15, and 25%), and subsequently stored at 4C with a relative humidity of 85 to 90% for 16 days, effectively preserved their firmness, prevented protein and ascorbic acid loss, increased the levels of soluble solids, sugars, and malondialdehyde, while preserving their flavor (104)
Gut and Liver, 14(2), 153-167
Its a very attractive target, says Amy Keating, an MIT professor of biology and one of the senior authors of the study
Think of glutathione as your bodys superhero antioxidantits made of three parts (cysteine, glycine, and glutamine) and works like your bodys cleanup crew and shield against damage
For instance, glutathione peroxidases catalyze the oxidation of GSH to glutathione disulfide (GSSG) by reducing free radicals and reactive oxygen species such as hydrogen peroxide