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A 41-year-old male asked:
If i have nephrotic syndrome can i take glutathione ?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 58 years experience
No reason to take it that I can think of. Check with your team. Go to uptodate.com and read more. Then discuss with your team.
Answered Mar 07, 2021
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 53 years experience
Better question is why spend money and time on taking glutathione, as it does NOT cross the brain-blood barrier and would have no utility or benefit outside the central nervous system.
Answered Mar 07, 2021
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Can I take glutathione when I have nephrotic syndrome?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 53 years experience
Why take it? Likely expensive and no proven value systemically. Glutathione is the main free radical scavenger of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, but oral glutathione does NOT CROSS THE BRAIN-BLOOD BARRIER.
Reviewed Mar 27, 2021
Last updated Mar 7, 2021
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