Mechanisms of Action Related to Skin Lightening The skin-lightening effects of glutathione can be attributed to its ability to balance the production and distribution of melanin in the skin
Eventually, apoptotic cells are eliminated by neighboring and/or immune cells to avoid tissue inflammation and damage
Causes of Oxidative Stress: Environmental toxins, processed foods, radiation, and normal metabolic processes
Since oxidative stress is associated with vascular dysfunction, the application of antioxidants could protect the renal microcirculation by maintaining endothelial function and reducing vascular permeability, thereby helping to prevent some vascular complications related to kidney diseases
Promotes smoother and more radiant skin
Activating the pathway in macrophages resulted in the opposite effects, establishing that mTORC1 regulates nutrient recycling of ingested microbes