Glutathione (GSH) is a liver-produced antioxidant made from amino acids (cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine), which neutralizes free radicals, promotes detoxification, and repairs cell damage
This inactive form of glutathione can be recycled back into GSH with the help of an enzyme called glutathione reductase
Ethanol metabolism, CYP2E1 induction, compromised antioxidant defenses, mitochondrial injury, activation of Kupffer and stellate cells, hypoxia, and iron overload can all contribute to the alcohol-induced oxidative environment
These signals are chemical messengers called hormones
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The brightly coloured pigments in these foods have antioxidant properties which support liver and gut function as well as repair any cell damage