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While these compounds have been studied for antioxidant activity in laboratory settings, robust clinical evidence specifically supporting skin benefits in humans is limited
In contrast, high oral doses of free lipoic acid (50 mg) significantly, yet transiently, increase the concentration of free lipoic acid in plasma and cells
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One study suggests that, due to glutathiones antioxidant activity, supplementing with glutathione has been found to increase skin collagen deposition, while keeping the negative influence, such as nitric oxide synthase, under control
