gssg glutathione disulfide Throughput Systems OxiSelect Total Glutathione (GSSG/GSH) Assay

When used topically, studies have shown that glutathione lightens and brightens the skin by inhibiting melanin while fighting dark spots & hyperpigmentation

This unusual resilience extends to other harsh environments as well, which may contribute to its effectiveness when applied to wound sites where pH levels and enzyme activity can be unpredictable

Vibrational spectroscopic study of glutathione complexation in aqueous solutions

From that beginning, other researchers began looking for other ways in which the ulcer-healing compound, now called Body Protection Compound 157 (a marketing bonanza for those who would later promote it as a supplement), could be applied to sports injuries, ranging from muscle and tendon tears to cartilage damage, or even stress fractures and fully broken bones