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Reactive oxygen species accumulate, which in turn can damage mitochondria, cellular membranes, and mitochondrial DNA, accelerating skin aging in a negative feedback loop
Lin says glutathione injections are popular in Asia, where women report results like more energy, boosted immune systems, increased sex drive, and brighter, whiter, glowier skin (an appealing prospect in a culture that often holds fairer skin in high regard)