It has indeed been shown that, when available for the host cells, GSH plays an important role in the protection of cells against oxygen radicals, detoxification and metabolisation of various endo- and exogenous compounds, cell cycle regulation, cell signaling and apoptosis 16,50,51,52
f , Uptake of [ 13 C 2 , 15 N]-GSH (5 mM, top) or [ 13 C 4 , 15 N 2 ]-GSSG (0.5 mM, bottom) into mitochondria isolated from HEK-293T SLC25A39 knockout cells expressing a vector control or SLC25A39 cDNA for 10 min
Aid's vascular function & integrity
Glutathione synthetase deficiency An inborn error of the gamma-glutamyl cycle
The caveat is that it can be unstable, so it can oxidize before it reaches your skin