Benefits of Glutathione." Glutathione is a compound involved as a coenzyme in oxidationreduction reactions in cells. It is a tripeptide derived from 3 amino acids: Cysteine, glutamate (from glutamic acid), and glycine. Glutathione in Brain: Overview of Its Conformations, Functions, Biochemical Characteristics, Quantitation and Potential Therapeutic Role in Brain Disorders Neurochemical Research Springer Nature Link Glutathione: Physiological and Clinical Relevance Restorative Medicine Glutathione is a critical soldier in our line of defense. We even have mechanisms that recycle and reuse it. But what happens when our toxic burden becomes too high? Our genetic detoxification