Glutathione is needed in both phases of liver detoxification .This is incredibly important in Lyme Disease because when the bacteria die, they produce harmful chemicals and toxins. These metabolites get neutralized and removed from the body via the detoxification pathways in the liver.
These toxins need to be rapidly cleared from the body, if they aren’t they can elicit what is known as a herxheimer reaction.
Glutathione ensures the detox pathways are running smoothly. It helps to excrete these toxins before they produce harmful molecules.
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