Several factors explain why some people respond and others do not: Baseline carnitine status
While glutathione supplements are broadly suitable for almost anyone who wants to increase their body's capacity to combat oxidative stress, they can best serve individuals who wish to prevent, delay, or alleviate specific chronic health conditions associated with glutathione depletion:15 Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD Cardiovascular diseases like hypertension and high cholesterol Age-related diseases like cataracts, macular degeneration, and hearing impairment Immune diseases like HIV and AIDS Liver disease Cystic fibrosis Additionally, because the goal is to reduce oxidative stress, people who are regularly exposed to ROS-generating compounds (e.g., smoke, alcohol, and sunlight)23 might consider adding glutathione to their supplement rotation, at least to help counter the effects of oxidative stressors
Growth hormone supplements are explored in hematopoietic and neural stem cell contexts to modulate self renewal, though outcomes remain cell type and dose dependent
Even among consumers who receive a recommendation for a specific VMS regimen from a healthcare provider, 92% still conduct additional research, per AlixPartners professional VMS survey, and women are twice as likely as men to continue to investigate benefits and uses
