These processes contribute to the development, progression and metastasis of various solid tumors, including hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma [388]
This process, known as Phase I and Phase II detoxification, creates a significant amount of "oxidative stress." Think of this stress like the exhaust coming from a car engine
Cysteine is an amino acid that plays a prominent role in the antioxidant activity in the body
This pulsatile pattern exists for a biological reason
But fear not, feeding your body the right nutrients, like amino acids or vitamin-packed foods, can keep glutathione levels where they should be (NCBI)
Antioxidant Effect: Glutathione acts as a powerful antioxidant