Because thyroid hormone synthesis by thyroid peroxidase (TPO) requires hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), adequate glutathione is needed to neutralise excess reactive oxygen species and protect thyroid follicular cells from oxidative damage and immune-mediated inflammation
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