At OD 600 of 0.5, the culture was chilled in an ice-water bath for 5 min and incubated at 15C for 45 min on a shaker
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The Bottom Line Glutathione is a potent antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals, support immune function, and protect cells from oxidative damage
(7-10) Glutathione and related enzymes play a crucial role in defending the body against oxidative stress
Exposure to viruses, bacteria, radiation, environmental toxins, and pollution may deplete glutathione levels, resulting in a buildup of free radicals, which are unstable atoms that can be extremely harmful to the body (Lang et al., 1992)
For years, researchers hypothesized that acute viral infections, like the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection that triggers Long COVID, simply depleted the body's glutathione stores, leaving the patient defenseless against inflammation