Glutathione Deficiency and Risk of Severe COVID-19

Glutathione Deficiency and Risk of Severe COVID-19
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Joseph Mercola
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Glutathione is an antioxidant made from three amino acids in your body. It’s produced by your liver and plays an important role in combating reactive oxygen species that can damage your cells.

Now, researchers have linked glutathione deficiency with more severe COVID infections. Data shows that people who are deficient in glutathione can experience some of the more serious symptoms of COVID-19, according to an article published in ACS Infectious Diseases.

Joseph Mercola
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Dr. Joseph Mercola is the founder of Mercola.com. An osteopathic physician, best-selling author, and recipient of multiple awards in the field of natural health, his primary vision is to change the modern health paradigm by providing people with a valuable resource to help them take control of their health.
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