Glutathione helps prevent damage to cells by neutralizing harmful molecules generated during energy production.

Glutathione also plays a role in processing medications and cancer-causing compounds (carcinogens), and building DNA, proteins, and other important cellular components.

Glutathione protects cells from damage caused by unstable oxygen-containing molecules, which are byproducts of energy production.

Glutathione is called an antioxidant because of its role in protecting cells from the damaging effects of these unstable molecules which are byproducts of energy production.

[3] Thus, sodium bicarbonate is recommended to treat metabolic acidosis, and antioxidants, among them vitamins E and C, can reduce oxidative damage.