Monitoring progression of AD by monitoring major brain antioxidant levels using noninvasive techniques
(PHYSorg.com Medicine & Health)

In a breakthrough human study, anti-oxidant, glutathione (GSH), which protects the brain from stress, has been found to be significantly depleted in Alzheimer`s patients compared to normal subjects. As GSH is a very important anti-oxidant that protects the brain from free radicals, the findings give us another measure to use when diagnosing potential for the advancement of Alzheimer`s disease or recognizing those that are in the throes of Alzheimer`s advancement.