Cytokines are small but powerful biologically active proteins that act as signaling molecules within the immune system coordinating the bodys response to infection, regulating inflammation, and managing normal cellular growth
While glutathione itself isn't well-absorbed from food, you can load up on foods rich in its precursors
From a skin health perspective, glutathione supports brighter, clearer looking skin by promoting healthy cellular turnover and reducing oxidative damage
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This could be because they huffed a lot at the time, or they might have other health conditions (like anemia) or a pre-existing vitamin B12 deficiency
More recently, it has become clear that most cells are highly flexible in employing different mechanisms by which they avoid excess LPO and ferroptosis