Meal #2: Protein Smoothie (Vanilla Base) Ingredients: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based) 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 banana 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter Ice cubes Why it works: Liquid form goes down easily when appetite is suppressed
As acetaldehyde levels rise, glutathione levels decrease because the acetaldehyde can bind to glutathione
It is important to distinguish between true polydipsia (excessive thirst with increased urination) and the sensation of dry mouth, which some patients report
Not everyone needs this much to see results
As another example, based on a patient's myeloma biology and their response to treatment, their future treatment can become much more personalized and differentiated
(2009) reviewed the role of glutathione depletion in various disease models, demonstrating that GSH:GSSG ratio disturbances are associated with oxidative stress across multiple organ systems in preclinical research [2]