It also supports collagen production, improves fibroblast activity (important for wound healing), and helps regulate inflammatory cytokines
Side Effects Common: mild injection-site pain, headache, nausea, diarrhea Less common: dizziness, anxiety, low potassium This is not a complete list
Nitrate medications (like nitroglycerin) work through the nitric oxide pathway
Two separate human clinical trials have investigated this compound: Ulcerative Colitis Trial Clinical investigation of this compound in patients with ulcerative colitis examined the compounds GI-protective properties properties that are consistent with its gastric origin and documented activity on intestinal permeability barriers in animal models
Nrf2 upregulates the expression of dozens of cytoprotective enzymes, including GCL itself, creating a compensatory response to oxidative stress