It's used to thicken watery gel-creams, prevent water + oil from separating, and give products a silky, non-greasy glide
Bottom line L-Glutathione is worth considering for those seeking antioxidant support and potential skin lightening benefits
One study found that sulforaphane treatment caused increased brain glutathione levels as shown on brain imaging scans.[ref] A small study involving schizophrenia patients found that 30mg of sulforaphane glucosinolate per day for 8 weeks improved cognitive function a little.[ref] In autism spectrum disorder, 5 clinical studies have shown positive impacts on autism scores.[ref] To put the positive impact into perspective, I dug deeper into the changes in autism scores
When NNMT activity is reduced, cells can more efficiently utilize nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), leading to enhanced mitochondrial function and improved metabolic flexibility
Treatment with rapamycin reversed these impairments by downregulating the phosphorylated AKT/mTOR pathway and upregulating BNIP3, AMBRA1, and Parkin expression
Each type affects the body differently