Unlike L-glutamine, which serves as a building block and fuel source, glutathione acts more like a protective shield and a cellular cleaning crew
This is the most common presentation in functional medicine practice
It is called Seven Glaciers
Garcia-Saenz-de-Sicilia M, Duvoor C, Altamirano J, Chavez-Araujo R, Prado V, de Lourdes Candolo-Martinelli A, et al
Still, they are also a result of mitochondrial dysfunction, which occurs when mitochondria lose the protection of GSH, free radicals attack the mitochondria, and cellular energy decreases.8 Autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis, Crohns disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, Lyme disease, heavy metal load, organotoxins, and more all have mitochondrial dysfunction, low levels of GSH, and profound fatigue
Renal mononuclear phagocytes in lupus nephritis