But NAC also appears to modulate inflammation through other mechanisms, including inhibition of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-B
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Clinical evidence for oral glutathione and skin lightening exists, including a randomized controlled trial that found 250 mg/day significantly reduced melanin index after four weeks of administration
In healthy cells, more than 90% of glutathione stays in its active, reduced form, ready to neutralize free radicals
Dietary sources of glutathione include meat, poultry, fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables
Arimuko, Norawati, and Veronica are with the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Presidential-Army Central Hospital Gatot Soebroto in Jakarta, Indonesia