These simple steps help the glutathione absorb better and keep the treatment safe
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Who Should Consider This Protocol Patients starting GLP-1 therapy who want to proactively support GI comfort during dose escalation
The fundamental mechanism is the activation of phase II detoxification enzymes or antioxidase controlled by Nrf2/ARE, including the expression of NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 (NQO1), GPX, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) (Truong et al., 2014)
Studies of glucose metabolism have shown that low doses of DPP4i that reduce DPP-4 activity within the gut, but not meaningfully in the systemic circulation, are sufficient to improve glucose tolerance (19, 20)