Again, a biomarker would be an ideal outcome measure, if it would measure the presence of IC/BPS and changes in the biomarker would reflect a response to treatment
Considering the many limitations of intravenous glutathione, it is prudent that dermatologists refrain from administering such injections for skin lightening until further trials and high quality studies establish a favourable benefit versus risk ratio that justify its use [Box 7]
The wider spacing between marks on a smaller syringe makes precise measurement far more achievable
Because oral glutathione supplements have historically demonstrated poor bioavailability and are rapidly broken down by enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract, the body relies heavily on intracellular de novo synthesis to maintain its protective antioxidant pools
Eggerstorfer B, Kim JH, Cumming P, Lanzenberger R, Gryglewski G
Dietary arginine levels affect growth performance, intestinal antioxidant capacity and immune responses in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)
