Glutathione is your body's master antioxidant, the compound your cells use to neutralize the damaging byproducts of intense exercise and everyday stress
In particular, microorganisms associated with fiber fermentation and the production of short-chain fatty acids, specifically Ruminococcus spp., Eubacterium spp., Faecalibacterium prausnitzii , Roseburia , Prevotella , and Bifidobacterium spp., exhibit increased abundance with higher consumption of plant-based foods (117)
This is especially important for people at risk for multiple deficiencies, including those with GI conditions, a history of gastric bypass surgery, impaired kidney function, older adults, and people taking PPIs
If youre having digestive or gut issues then the best time to take collagen is first thing in the morning on an empty stomach or with your meals