Glutathione undergoes a reaction with the toxic substances, facilitated by enzymes such as glutathione S-transferases, to form a conjugate known as a glutathione adduct, which is then further metabolized in the liver to form mercapturic acid, a water-soluble compound that can be easily excreted through the urine
Elevated GSH levels help neutralize ROS by reacting with hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ), which is produced from superoxide radicals (O 2 - )
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It helps neutralize unstable molecules known as free radicals and works alongside other antioxidants in the body
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