Riboflavin Deficiency Linked to Arthritis
There is increasing evidence that excessive free-radical activity (oxidative stress) is a major factor in the development and progression of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. Glutathione (in its reduced form) is an effective antioxidant which helps protect cell membranes against oxidative stress and thereby combats inflammation. Glutathione is continually regenerated through the action of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which also helps combat free radicals.
