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In addition, GSSG retained in mitochondria during oxidative stress can lead to the S-gluthionylation of target proteins with mitochondrial dysfunction (20, 21)

One study found that a 2% concentration of a glutathione cream improved the melanin index (a measure of melanin in skin) on dark spots when used twice a day for 10 weeks

In contrast, impaired tissue glucose uptake in response to insulin (a phenomenon called insulin resistance) plays a key role in the development of type 2 diabetes (55)

Genetic factors, including deficiencies in enzymes for methionine synthase, cystathionine synthase, cystathionase, enzymes involved in folate metabolism, and proteins required for folate, vitamin B 6 or vitamin B 12 (e.g.,intrinsic factor) absorption can all contribute to hyperhomocysteinemia, and to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease