Individuals with chronic health conditions, such as kidney or liver disease, should consult their doctor before starting glutathione supplementation
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However, for individuals actively managing complex, reactive chronic illnesses like Long COVID, ME/CFS, or severe dysautonomia, such high starting doses are rarely recommended due to the high potential for gastrointestinal upset or rapid, uncomfortable detoxification reactions (often referred to as a Herxheimer reaction)
ALT, alanine transferase
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Ongoing research aims to investigate the specific pathways and targets through which BV and its constituents exert their pharmacological effects, both beneficial and detrimental, to optimize its therapeutic potential while minimizing adverse reactions (Pandey et al., 2023a)