The PPP in erythrocytes is the only pathway for these cells to produce NADPH, therefore, any defect in the production of NADPH, such as due to deficiencies in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, will have profound effects on erythrocyte survival
Dikoma Shungu have demonstrated that the brains of ME/CFS patients feature severe glutathione depletion alongside ventricular lactate levels that are 300% to 350% higher than in healthy controls
Pharmacology of Curcuma longa
...but things even out after another 4 However, after another four weeks of testing, the gap had closed, leading to no statistically significant difference in lean body mass, fat mass, or water retention between the groups
This is really important for immune function
It is a signal to slow down and evaluate the delivery method, not necessarily a sign of toxicity