Diabetes and its compilations are caused by many factors. Antioxidant substances can be used to protect the body’s naturally occurring neurons. When used as an antioxidant enzyme, glutathione protects tissues from the oxidative damage experienced in Type 1 diabetes and it’s complications.
Diabetic Neuropathy (DN) is a secondary complication of diabetes that specifically attacks the nerves. Symptoms may include impaired senses and extreme pain.
Studies show that when diabetic patients were supplemented with glutathione neurological changes were prevented. Researchers conclude that glutathione supplementation provides a stronger neuroprotective affect that than glutamine and significantly reduces oxidative stress. Glutathione supplementation may prohibit the development of DN.