Why is Glutathione so important?
Glutathione is known as the Great antioxidant and the Great detoxifier. It is a critically important molecule composed of 3 amino acids but is unique in that it is made by the body and exists inside all cells.
Glutathione is a great detoxifier and critical in prevention of chronic diseases.
Oxidation of cells contributes to degenerative diseases such as cancer, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. Oxidation is also involved in the aging process with the body’s exposure to pollutants, chemicals and in regular metabolism.
Glutathione is the most important antioxidant and the body needs it for detoxification, to clean up the stressed and damaged cells, and to help the body repair itself.
Most patients with chronic illness have low levels of this important nutrient.
It has been clearly established that for the prevention of asthma, inflammation, arthritis, muscle weakness, cancer, cataracts, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and more, glutathione is critical.
Glutathione also helps to maintain all other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, the nitric oxide cycle and is indispensable in DNA and protein synthesis. As such glutathione is a critical element in the body. Most chronic illness patients have glutathione deficiency and would be effectively treated with glutathione.
Glutathione, although made in the body can be supplemented. Oral glutathione supplementation has been shown to be ineffective due to the digestion process but consuming the precursors especially alpha lipoic and N acetyl cysteine have been shown more effective.
Intravenous glutathione and rectal suppositories are significantly more effective at raising glutathione to prevent chronic illness.
5 Ways to Increase Nutrient Levels in the Body
- Eat more garlic, onions, broccoli, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, collards. These cruciferous vegetables contain sulfur contained in glutathione.
- Exercise helps the body to produce more glutathione.
- Supplements that support glutathione production such as alpha lipoic acid, NAC (N- acetyl- cysteine) selenium and milk thistle can be supplemented to increase glutathione.
- Consume Bio active whey, a glutathione building block.
- Antioxidants Vitamins C and E work together to recycle glutathione.
Keeping glutathione levels high is a critical component to prevent most chronic illness.
Glutathione is the top nutrient we need to function optimally and live to a ripe old age in good health.
