The Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT) [110] was a US National Institutes of Health sponsored, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, evaluating the benefits and harms of EDTA chelation therapy in 1708 nonsmokers aged 50 and older who had an acute myocardial infarction more than 6 weeks prior to enrolment and were otherwise medically stable
doi:10.1111/ijd.12999 Allen J, Bradley RD
Even if a person were to take supplements and eat foods that promote the production of glutathione, many of the potential benefits would be lost
Glutathione is found in cells throughout the body and comprises three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid
At 48 h after seeding cells were treated without or with 500 M BSO for 24 h, which reduced GSH levels by more than 90% (data not shown)
Additionally, glutathione supports the immune system, which is vital for overall health and muscle recovery