Not only does glutathione protect the immune system by reducing levels of oxidative stress and inflammation, but it also helps to fortify the immune system in two key ways 8, 9 : Plays a critical role in supporting T lymphocyte (white blood cell) function Activated T cells produce free radicals, which trigger the glutathione (GSH) response required to buffer the increasing levels of ROS and prevent cellular damage Stimulates production and activity of natural killer (NK) cells NK cells play a critical role in the innate immune defense system and are reliant upon adequate levels of GSH
But this conversion requires multiple enzymes (MTR, MTRR, SHMT, MTHFR, MTHFS) all functioning properly, with adequate B12, B6, riboflavin, and glutathione
However, there is evidence that BPC-157 is being illegally included in some wellness and anti-aging treatments and products
While BPC-157 shows no strong evidence of tolerance or receptor desensitization in most reports (unlike some growth hormone-releasing peptides), cycling is still utilized for safety, sustainability, and optimization