this mineral is a cofactor for glutathione peroxidase Frontiers Oxidative stress and selenium deficiency

x Kuefner, M.A., Schwelberger, H.G., Weidenhiller, M., Hahn, E.G

Nevertheless, both GSH and Pro share L-glutamate as a common biosynthesis precursor (Moat et al., 1)

compounded supply is unregulated Most-studied GI uses / Gastric ulcer, colitis, intestinal anastomosis, fistula healing Common off-label oral doses cited / 250 to 500 mcg once or twice daily Common off-label injectable doses cited / 200 to 500 mcg subcutaneous or intramuscular daily Primary mechanism / Upregulation of growth hormone receptor expression and nitric oxide pathways Key safety gap / No randomized controlled trials in humans

Source: Mol Syst Biol