Glutathione has become popular in recent past especially for skin lightening or bleaching.I was interestede by Therapists who claimed that glutathione was all natural and had no side effects, so i set out to do some research on this claim.
So what is Glutathione?Glutathione is an super antioxidant naturally produced by your body . It consists of three building blocks of amino acids: l-cysteine, glutamine, and glycine. Glutathione can be found in almost every cell of our bodies. With the most of it being found in the liver, heart, lungs, brain, and kidneys. It has the ability to reduce inflammation and fight free radicals, which is are the main cause of dull and aging skin and diseases,Thats why it’s not only useful for battling diseases- but also in preventing them.
Glutathione was first prescribed by doctors for liver conditions before its skin lightening "side effect " was discovered.Doctors realized that mega doses of Glutathion intefreere with the bodys melanin formation or melanogenesis by reducing the skins pigmentation levels(melanin) thereby making the skin lighter.overproduction of melanin is the primary cause of hyperpigmentation.
After this discovery dermatologists and beauty spas started giving IV drips to patiente with melasma and hyperpigmentation.glutathione is very effective at treating skin discolouration and hyperpigmentation. It also works deep down in the skin to restore its natural radiance, giving it a brighter and fresher texture.
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