When oxidative stress due to low glutathione interferes with cell communication and signaling in an autistic child's brain, the child will naturally suffer deficits in speech, learning, focus and other cognitive issues
Real world scenarios that show typical paths Consider these two hypothetical examples
Anticancer Res 30(4):11691181 Sze G, Kaplowitz N, Ookhtens M, Lu SC (1993) Bidirectional membrane transport of intact glutathione in Hep G2 cells
When glutathione levels are adequate, they may provide many health benefits, such as ( 1 , 2 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ): greater protection against oxidative stress/cell damage by free radicals improved insulin sensitivity stronger immune function may reduce respiratory symptoms from respiratory disease/illness (e.g., cystic fibrosis, COPD) reduced risk of chronic diseases (e.g., type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, neurodegenerative disease) liver detoxification (e.g., drug metabolism) may improve dermatological issues (e.g., psoriasis, eczema) delayed cellular aging greater skin elasticity and strength Though, it is important to note that future research is needed to understand the role of glutathione and NAC supplementation and its effect on disease severity and prevention