Our skin faces oxidative stressan imbalance between free radicals and our bodys defensesfrom daily exposure to: UV Radiation: Sun exposure (remember to wear SPF 24/7) Environmental Pollutants: Smog, ozone, and particulate matter Lifestyle factors such as poor diet, stress, and lack of sleep
In addition, preoperative and postoperative biopsies would have been optimal but were not performed due to the extra cost
By reducing melanin production, glutathione helps in fading dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone, resulting in a more uniform complexion
Serum gamma-glutamyltransferase: linking together environmental pollution, redox equilibria and progression of atherosclerosis
In my clinical experience, patients with tendinopathy lasting 6-24 months often report: Significant pain reduction by week 2-3 Improved load tolerance during physical therapy by week 4-6 Return to prior activity levels (with appropriate rehab) by week 10-14 Ligament Injuries Partial ligament tears (ankle sprains, knee MCL/LCL sprains, wrist sprains) often leave residual instability and chronic pain
