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Figure 1 2.1 Gut microbiota and systemic communication The gut microbiota, a complex community of trillions of microorganisms residing primarily in the gastrointestinal tract, is crucial in maintaining systemic health
Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S), a gaseous signaling molecule produced by some cells within the body, acts as a vasodilator (relaxes blood vessels) and thus may have cardioprotective properties (51, 52)
In one study, a single dose of 3,000 mg glutathione failed to increase glutathione levels in the blood
Our sophisticated defense mechanism, the immune system, protects us from harmful intruders such as viruses and bacteria