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[4] Perhaps the most notable role of glutathione is how it supports detoxification.* Specifically, glutathione is essential for phase II detoxification, which acts directly on the harmful substances within the body that have been partially broken down in phase I, like heavy metals.* This process is called conjugation and is made possible by glutathione.* These four functions of glutathione are only some examples of the critical roles it plays in the body.* There are several contributing factors that may lead to depleted levels of glutathione, such as harmful substances within the body, everyday stress, genetics, overuse of alcohol or other substances, smoking, as well as aging

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Consequently, drug therapies targeting ECD have become particularly important for the early prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as AS