10 Nov 2015 Blackmores Institute Gut microbiota regulates antioxidant metabolism 10 Nov 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News The gut microbiota is responsible for regulating glutathione and amino acid metabolism in the body, new Swedish research shows. Glutathione is a key antioxidant, found in every cell in our body. Deficiency of glutathione contributes to oxidative stress, which plays a major role in several lifestyle diseases. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.