Figure 1 from Dossier : Oxidative stress pathologies and antioxidants The importance of glutathione in human disease Semantic Scholar Frontiers Glutathione: A Samsonian life sustaining small molecule that protects against oxidative stress, ageing and damaging inflammation Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant. It is important for handling oxidative stress, detoxification, and immune health. Low glutathione is linked to many chronic illnesses. Knowing what your body needs to make Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant Core Med Science Section 10.3. Oxygen , Cell Function, and Oxidative Stress Study Guide Edubirdie