Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 substantially increases glutathione levels which is an amazing new health story. Further, as reported above, ME-3 is a multi-tasking probiotic that offers a wide range of health-promoting benefits including antioxidant activity, improving cholesterol markers, detoxification of mercury and agricultural pesticides, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral activity and protection against gut pathogens
Results suggest it may influence gene expression that helps control abnormal growth, though this research is still early and exploratory
For example, a 2007 study from Russia found that epithalon normalized the hormone circadian rhythm in elderly human subjects and modulated the functional state of the pineal gland
However, they may fall short when: The immune system is stuck in an attack pattern
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 120 (20), 4568-4578