Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Dr. Todd Maderis Glutathione: Master Antioxidant, Reducing Oxidative Stress, and Detoxification Mast cells are hypersensitive immune cells that release histamine and other inflammatory mediatorsoften in response to oxidative stress, environmental toxins, and immune imbalance. Many patients with MCAS have low levels of glutathione. Glutathione Cell Defense Mast cells are hypersensitive immune cells that release histamine and other inflammatory mediatorsoften in response to oxidative stress, environmental toxins, and immune imbalance. Many patients with MCAS have low levels of glutathione.