Because glutathione levels decrease as we age, some people turn to supplementation or eating a diet rich in whole foods, especially fruits and vegetables, to encourage the bodys production of this antioxidant
However, that is not to say that topical ALA is a bad thing, it is a good thing
Studies show that raising glutathione levels may help regulate immune function, reduce inflammation, and ease disease severity in conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
Applying glutathione to prevent/ diminish signs of aging may be the least important benefit of glutathione
Glutathione increases your overall antioxidant defense and blocks the inflammatory cytokines
Interestingly, low vitamin D3 levels have also been correlated with low glutathione