Healthy control subjects had no personal history of mental illness, and no family history of psychotic disorders
The polysaccharide from PCH can be rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream after oral and intraperitoneal administration and is primarily distributed in the heart, spleen, and lungs, indicating targeted effects on these tissues ( 6.1.2 Intestinal disorders Recent literature suggests that polysaccharides from TCM are promising agents for regulating the intestinal microbiota, thereby improving the bodys function, as well as enhancing disease resistance ( 6.2 Food Studies have demonstrated various potential bioactive functions of PCH, highlighting its potential as a functional food, particularly as a prebiotic
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As an antioxidant, glutathione scavenges reactive oxygen species that trigger melanogenesis in response to UV exposure and cellular stress
Neutralizing alcohol byproducts that can cause oxidative damage