Impact of Supplementary Amino Acids, Micronutrients, and Overall Diet on Glutathione Homeostasis

This systematic review evaluates how supplementation with glutathione (GSH) precursor amino acids—particularly cysteine, glycine, and glutamate—as well as non-precursor amino acids, micronutrients (such as vitamins C and E), and overall dietary patterns influence glutathione homeostasis and antioxidant defense. Because orally consumed GSH is inefficiently absorbed due to intestinal degradation, enhancing