Egyptian Journal of Animal Production
Because of its role in inflammation mediation, LC has been studied for relationships with ACE2 and viral infection, with some evidence suggesting that LC inhibits hepatitis C virus propagation and has antioxidant activity (16, 17)
Antioxid Redox Signal 2007
10.1128/JB.00271-08 Brenot A, King KY, Janowiak B, Griffith O, Caparon MG: Contribution of glutathione peroxidase to the virulence of Streptococcus pyogenes
That synaptogenesis framing is where the popular "builds new connections fast" timeline narrative originates
However, the antioxidant benefits, reduction of oxidative stress, and improved natural killer cell function require that reduced glutathione is absorbed into the cells, not just in the plasma