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Seleno-independent glutathione peroxidases
Cancer cells and normal cells potentially use different food sources, and we discovered how cancer cells, specifically, break down this antioxidant and use it as fuel." Isaac Harris, PhD, Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester The new role for glutathione is notable, Harris said, because until now, most scientists who study glutathione have focused on the way it can prevent or repair cell damage, rather than its ability to feed cancer cells
Rather than directly suppressing inflammation or repairing tissue, it works at the level of immune system regulation, promoting the development and function of regulatory T cells that keep autoimmune responses in check
In plain terms, it is interesting because copper is part of the machinery skin and connective tissue use to maintain structure
Longevity protocol: Dose: 0.5-1mg daily (lower end) Frequency: 3-5 times weekly Cycle: 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off, indefinite repetition Combine with: Overall health optimization (sleep, nutrition, exercise) Lower doses for longevity reduce cost and theoretical concerns about long-term copper peptide use while potentially maintaining meaningful benefits
