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By potentially protecting the compressed nerve from further damage and supporting its regeneration, it could address the sciatica and neuropathy components of the injury
The Cochrane reviewers graded the vascular-dementia benefit as very low quality, the trials cluster in regions where manufacturer influence and publication bias are hard to exclude, and a mortality-neutral result with a harm signal at high dose is not a ringing endorsement
With studies suggesting that glutathione from food sources can be challenging for the body to absorb, supplementation may be more effective
Results vary per individual but usually require 8 to 10 sessions for noticeable effects
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