Increasing glutathione levels for therapy
The present invention concerns compositions and methods related to utilizing glycine and N-acetylcysteine for a variety of methods, including, for example, reducing deleterious effects of oxidative stress; treating and/or preventing diabetes; and/or increasing GSH levels.
1. A method of treating an individual for one or more medical conditions, comprising the step of providing an effective amount of a composition comprising glycine and n-acetylcysteine to the individual, wherein the medical condition is selected from:
(a) dyslipidemia and/or insulin resistance;
(b) obesity;
(c) fatty acid oxidation;
(d) diabetic dyslipidemia;
(e) elevated fatty acid levels;
(f) diabetic microvascular complication comprising nephropathy, retinopathy, and/or neuropathy;
(g) elevated cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels;
(h) fatty liver disease;
(i) neurodegenerative disease in aging;
(j) statin-induced myopathy; and/or
(k) HIV infection.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glycine and n-acetylcysteine are provided to the individual in the same composition.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glycine and n-acetylcysteine are provided to the individual in different compositions.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glycine and n-acetylcysteine are provided orally to the individual.