Gastroenterology 153 (3), 772786
Stoyanovsky DA, Jiang J, Murphy MP et al (2014) Design and synthesis of a mitochondria-targeted mimic of glutathione peroxidase, mitoebselen-2, as a radiation mitigator
It sacrifices itself by donating an electron to unstable free radicals, neutralizing them before they can damage cell membranes or mitochondria
However, pay close attention to safety alerts: monitoring must focus on the risk of cholelithiasis and potential drug-induced liver injury [FDA]
Some of the best foods containing high concentrations of glutathione are mushrooms, spinach, okra, turmeric, asparagus, avocados and other sulfur-containing foods