Immune Function : Glutathione is involved in the immune response, aiding the body in fighting off infections
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However, even though the body makes its own supply, factors like age, environmental stressors, and poor nutrition can cause those levels to dip over time
In light of the increased survival of cancer patients due to advances in therapy, deprescription should be considered as a part of the opioid prescribing regime, from therapy initiation, dose titration, and changing or adding drugs, to switching or ceasing