Another challenge is the limited evidence and lack of standardised approach for deriving dietary recommendations for B-vitamin intakes in pregnancy, with current recommendations mostly based on extrapolation from reference values for non-pregnant women
This, combined with results showing my selenium levels are slightly low (which GPX needs for proper functioning) dictate that it is important for me to supplement with selenium and glutathione
[DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] Ellerby LM, Ellerby HM, Park SM, Holleran AL, Murphy AN, Fiskum G, Kane DJ, Testa MP, Kayalar C, Bredesen DE
As well as being a potent antioxidant, glutathione also plays a detoxifying role in the body, particularly in the liver where it helps eliminate heavy metals such as mercury and lead
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