A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 60 Thai medical students found that glutathione (500 mg/day for 4 weeks) reduced melanin index scores at multiple body sites compared to placebo (Arjinpathana & Asawanonda, J Dermatolog Treat, 2012) [61]
It also aids in memory and learning
Arch Biochem Biophys 191(1):153160 Flannigan KL, Agbor TA, Blackler RW, Kim JJ, Khan WI, Verdu EF, Ferraz JGP, Wallace JL (2014) Impaired hydrogen sulfide synthesis and IL-10 signaling underlie hyperhomocysteinemia-associated exacerbation of colitis
It has been shown to induce delta sleep in rabbits, rats, mice, dogs, and humans
Famurewa AC, Aja PM, Nwankwo OE, Awoke JN, Maduagwuna EK, Aloke C (2019) Moringa oleifera seed oil or virgin coconut oil supplementation abrogates cerebral neurotoxicity induced by antineoplastic agent methotrexate by suppression of oxidative stress and neuro-inflammation in rats
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet or healthy lifestyle