9 Health Benefits of Glutathione Dietary methionine mitigates immune mediated damage by enhancing renal clearance of cytokines: Cell Metabolism Glutathione specific gammaglutamylcyclotransferase 1 (CHAC1) increases kidney disease risk by modulating ferroptosis Science Translational Medicine The appeal of glutathione injections makes sense. Glutathione is one of the most important antioxidants your body produces, and levels drop as you age, making the idea of a quick boost tempting.