Copper is an essential trace mineral involved in more than a dozen enzymatic reactions in the human body including those governing connective tissue formation, antioxidant defense, cellular respiration, and blood clotting
It also preserves the activity of antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E
Our team with clinical studies on Alzheimers patients has shown that iron deposition in the hippocampus along with decrease in the levels of the antioxidant glutathione in the same area of the brain is one of the important factors of the disease, says Dr Pravat Mandal, senior scientist and former director-in-charge of the National Brain Research Centre The recent approval of three drugs to prevent cognitive decline in Alzheimers patients came as a ray of hope for many but could there be other factors at play
Immune Function : Glutathione supports the immune system, helping the body to fight infections and diseases
Additionally, its potential to assist in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels and improving circulation is being studied
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