Glutathione is called the body’s ‘master antioxidant’, so what can it do for skin?

Published: 8-Jul-2024
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Glutathione helps skin bounce back from damage, but its production decreases with age, explains Dr Nayan Patel, founder of Auro Wellness

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Glutathione is a tripeptide made of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamic acid and glycine.

It is the most abundant molecule produced by humans and the second most abundant molecule in our body next to water. 

Glutathione is an essential molecule for our body’s detoxification process.

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