date:May 21, 2012
lesterol (increased by 6.2%) and glutathione (increased by 20%), and a significant decrease in homocysteine of 19%.
Increases in glutathione are important since it is the principal regulator of the cellular redox environment, and is important for preventing oxidative stress. Levels decrease naturally with age. On the other hand, high homocysteine levels have been linked to an increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment.
The metabolic changes are striking, not only