But the benefits may extend far beyond just looks
Key Takeaways Glutathione is a tripeptide antioxidant produced endogenously from glutamate, cysteine, and glycine, with cysteine availability being the rate-limiting factor in synthesis
Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before you start, stop, or change any peptide, medication, or supplement
doi: 10.1038/ki.2011.117
In published preclinical work, KPV has been studied for inhibiting NF-B activation in intestinal epithelial cells, with one widely cited study showing PepT1-mediated transport into colonic cells as part of its anti-inflammatory mechanism in mouse colitis models (Dalmasso et al., Gastroenterology , 2008)
However, a clinical evaluation is required before treatment to confirm candidacy and design the appropriate protocol