The discrepancy between the 500 mg dose and higher weight-based doses often comes down to absorption
Remember that glutathione is very sensitive to processing (like canning, freezing, and high-heat cooking), so eat these foods fresh to maximize their benefits
As with any supplement regimen, its best to consult with a healthcare provider before starting
Access this chapter Subscribe and save Buy Now Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others Abbreviations A: amyloid /A4 protein AD: Alzheimer's disease AGE: advanced glycation end product ALS: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Lou Gehrigs's disease AMPA: (S)-2-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionate BBB: blood brain barrier BSO: buthionine sulfoximine BUI: brain uptake index CEE: cysteine monoethyl ester CFS: chronic fatigue syndrome CGP 39653: DL-(E)-2-amino-4-propyl-5-phosphono-3-pentanoate CME: cysteine methyl ester CNQX: 6-cyano-7-nitroquinoxaline-2,3-dione CNS: central nervous system CPP: 3-(2-carboxypiperazin-4-yl)propyl-1-phosphonate CSF: cerebrospinal fluid D-AP5: D-(-)-2-amino-7-phosphonopentanoate DNQX: 6,7-dinitroquinoxaline-2,3-dione DTNB: 5,5-dithio-bis(2-nitrobenzoate) DTT: dithiothreitol eNOS: endothelial nitric oxide synthase FWD: fluorowillardiine GABA: -aminobutyric acid GGT: -glutamyl transpeptidase GSA: glutathione sulfonate GSH: reduced glutathione GSHMEE: glutathione monoethyl ester GSHPx: glutathione peroxidase GSNO: S-nitrosoglutathione GSSG: oxidized glutathione GST: glutathione S-transferase GSTO1: glutathione S-transferase omega-1 HBA: hemoglobin A ILD: incidental Lewy-body disease iNOS: inducible nitric oxide synthase KA: kainate L-AP3: L-(+)-2-amino-3-phosphonopropionate L-AP5: L-(+)-2-amino-5-phosphonovalerate LC: locus ceruleus LTP: long-term potentiation MK-801: dizocilpine, 5-methyl-10, 11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5,10-imine MPTP: 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine NAC: N-acetylcysteine NBQX: 2,3-dioxo-6-nitro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobenzoyl[f]quinoxaline-7-sulfonamide NFT: neurofibrillary tangles nNOS: neuronal nitric oxide synthase NMDA: N -methyl-D-aspartate NOS: nitric oxide synthase NO: nitric oxide PCP: phencyclidine PD: Parkinson's disease PLP: pyridoxal 5-phosphate QNB: 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate ROS: reactive oxygen species SBG: S-butylglutathione SEG: S-ethylglutathione SIN-1: 5-amino-3-morpholinyl-1,2,3-oxadiazolium chloride SMG: S-methylglutathione SN: substantia nigra SNAP: S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine SOD: superoxide dismutase SPeG: S-pentylglutathione SPET: single photon emission tomography SPG: S-propylglutathione tACPD: trans -1-aminocyclopentane-1,3-dicarboxylate References Adam V, Farago A, Machovich R, Mandl J, 1996
