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L-GLUTATHIONE: A Review of Clinical Studies on its Role in Antioxidant Defense and Potential Therapeutic Applications

L-glutathione has gained popularity for its potential skin benefits. Clinical studies have investigated the effects of L-glutathione on skin lightening, and have found that supplementation with L-glutathione can lead to significant reductions in skin melanin index and skin darkening, as well as improvements in skin brightness and radiance. L-glutathione has also been investigated for its anti-aging properties, with studies showing improvements in skin elasticity, roughness, and hydration. 

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COLLAGEN PEPTIDE: A Review of Clinical Studies on its Therapeutic Effects for Joint, Skin, Bone, and Muscle Health

Clinical studies have investigated the effects of collagen supplementation on various areas of health, including joint health, skin health, bone health, and muscle mass and strength. The results of these studies suggest that collagen supplements may provide benefits in these areas, such as reducing joint pain and improving joint function in individuals with osteoarthritis, improving skin elasticity and hydration, improving bone density in postmenopausal women, and improving muscle mass and strength in both young and elderly men. 

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Supplements You Need on A Vegan Diet

Switching to a vegan diet from a typical diet means the elimination of meat and animal products. Vegans need to ensure they are getting sufficient vitamin B12, omega, iron, calcium, and zinc as these are the nutrients we cannot sufficiently get from plants. In this article, we discuss about spirulina (source of vitamin B12), DHA, dandelion (source of iron), moringa (source of calcium) and garlic (source of zinc).

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