Glutathione: The Protector Our bodies make waste products called free radicals
This could be related to the established role of GSK-3 in innate immunity as it is necessary for I k B phosphorylation leading to downstream NF-B induction that is key for pro-inflammatory cytokine signaling, and also the induction of a type 1 IFN antiviral responses, forming immunocomplexes with factors such as with TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1), that is responsible for IFN regulatory factor 3 phosphorylation and subsequent signaling and other factors (Marineau et al., 2020
This effect may be necessary to prevent hypoglycemia during fasting, but it may also prevent increased aerobic energy turnover during exercise
Studies in animal models have shown it may help protect and repair the lining of the stomach and intestines, with research exploring its effects on gastric ulcers, inflammatory bowel conditions, and intestinal tissue damage
Nutritional deficiencies: SIBO can impair the bodys ability to absorb essential nutrients, leading to deficiencies in vital vitamins and minerals, such as B12, iron, and vitamin D