Research progress on properties, industrial production of reduced glutathione and its application in big health industry

Abstract

The structural characteristics and physiological activities of reduced glutathione （GSH）, as well as its metabolic pathways in vivo were reviewed, and the research progress in preparation, extraction, purification, application and industrial production of GSH were summarized. Moreover, the future research directions in functional activity, industrial production and product application of GSH were prospected.

Keywords

• reduced glutathione
• properties
• industrial production
• big health
• application