During liver metabolism, glutathione can bind with heavy metals, drug metabolites, and environmental toxins, and eliminate harmful substances through urine or bile
Research shows that as we increase in age our levels of glutathione gradually go down and deficiency of this antioxidant has been associated with Alzheimers and depression , as well as other chronic illnesses such as cancer
More specifically, its a basic building block of glutathione, which has been coined the mother of all antioxidants. L-cysteine supplementation, also known as N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), is valued for its ability to increase glutathione levels in the body, which is extremely important for lung function, brain function and liver detoxification
Further reading [edit] Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology Thirteenth Edition
[9] His 2009 Olympia win is also when he did his famous "quad stomp" pose
Daytime Protection: A morning dose maintains high antioxidant levels, helping your body defend against environmental toxins and oxidative stress throughout the day