In preclinical models, these mechanisms translate into broad potential applications, including wound healing, muscle and tendon repair, gastrointestinal ulcer protection, and recovery from NSAID-induced damage
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It may also be given under the tongue, as a pill, or as a nasal spray
The pace of free radical generation, however, can often surpass the cellular production of glutathione (GSH), leading to a cascade of oxidative stress, chronic inflammation and tissue damage
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