GlyNAC functions by boosting a key antioxidant glutathione
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Conversely, murine oocyte co-culture experiments using EVs derived from follicular fluid of older women demonstrated that short-term exposure (14 h) to age-associated EV populations can exacerbate oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and spindle abnormalities, ultimately impairing oocyte maturation (Liu et al., 2023)
FDA found the evidence too limited to understand the extent and conditions of historical compounded use
Scientists still arent sure why this happens and havent yet developed a cure, but we know that inflammation is a huge factor and that oxidative stress is often the culprit
Indeed, further examination of the literature has not suggested that lycopene can act as an antioxidant in vivo , even though it is a good one in vitro 1