| "We literally cannot survive without this miraculous | | | | 6. Protection from Radiation: Glutathione plays a key |
| antioxidant,"-Glutathione | | | | role in the body's defense against pollutants and |
| Glutathione is a ubiquitous tripeptide molecule, consisting | | | | ultraviolet radiations. Removal of heavy metals (lead, |
| of three amino acids joined together. These are | | | | mercury, cadmium) from the body requires glutathione. |
| cysteine, glutamic acid and glycine - three of the | | | | 7. Help prevent diseases: Oxidative related diseases: |
| twenty-two amino acids, which comprise the building | | | | accelerated aging, cell destruction, causes damage to |
| blocks of all known proteins. However, Glutathione | | | | DNA cellular patterns which leads to cancer, |
| must be generated within the cell from its precursors | | | | arteriosclerosis, coronary artery disease, Parkinson's |
| before it can work effectively in the body. | | | | disease, diseases of the immune system, diabetes, |
| Other names for Glutathione include: | | | | cataract formation, Alzheimer's, macular degeneration, |
| Gamma-glutamylcysteinylglycine and GSH. | | | | COPD, allergy/asthma, stroke. |
| The presence of glutathione is required to maintain the | | | | Source of glutathione |
| normal function of the immune system. It is known to | | | | Unless people eat a lot of live fruits and vegetables, |
| play a critical role in the multiplication of lymphocytes | | | | their diets are not going to be high in GSH or its |
| (the cells that mediate specific immunity), which occurs | | | | precursors. Some of the best choices are: avocado, |
| in the development of an effective immune response. | | | | watermelon, asparagus, grapefruit, potato, acorn |
| Role of Glutathione: | | | | squash, strawberries, orange, tomato, cantaloupe, |
| | | | broccoli, okra, peach, zucchini, and spinach. Asparagus, |
| 1. Anticancer agent: Glutathione is the strongest | | | | avocado, and walnuts are particularly rich dietary |
| anticancer agent produced by the body. | | | | sources of glutathione. Cysteine is found in most |
| 2. As a Detoxifier: It is involved in the detoxification of | | | | high-protein foods including ricotta, cottage cheese, |
| foreign compounds such as carcinogens, etc., and | | | | yogurt, pork, sausage meat, chicken,turkey, duck, |
| supports the normal active functioning of the immune | | | | luncheon meat, wheat germ, granola, and oat flakes. |
| system. | | | | Where is glutathione found? |
| 3. As an antioxidant: Glutathione (GSH) is the body's | | | | The liver excretes glutathione directly into the |
| master antioxidant. Glutathione is only synthesized | | | | bloodstream where it is used to help maintain the |
| inside cells, in a series of steps catalyzed by specific | | | | integrity of red blood cells, as well as protecting white |
| enzymes. It functions both as an antioxidant and an | | | | blood cells. |
| antitoxin and is a major defence | | | | Glutathione is also found in the lungs and intestinal tract |
| 4. Anticancer agent: Glutathione is the strongest | | | | where it assists in carbohydrate metabolism as well as |
| anticancer agent produced by the body.system | | | | breaking down oxidized fats. |
| against illness and aging. Our glutathione level actually | | | | Glutathione, the life extension molecule |
| indicates our state of health and can predict longevity. | | | | Low glutathione levels are found in immune |
| Glutathione is a dietary supplement used as an | | | | compromised individuals, neurodegenerative disease |
| antioxidant to help protect the body from many | | | | such as multiple sclerosis, ALS, Alzheimer's and |
| diseases and conditions. It is also used to treat infertility | | | | Parkinson's disease, male fertility, heart disease, |
| (difficulty getting pregnant), cancer, cataracts, and | | | | arthrosclerosis cataract, pregnancy complications, |
| human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Glutathione is | | | | damage from many pharmaceutical drugs, cancer and |
| used to detoxify various chemicals from the body. | | | | poor survival rates for patients with AIDS. |
| 5. Regulator of Other Antioxidants: Without glutathione, | | | | High level of glutathione level will appear to protect |
| other important antioxidants such as vitamins C and E | | | | against the danger of cancer, premature aging, heart |
| cannot do their job adequately to protect your body | | | | disease, autoimmune disease and chronic illness. |
| against disease. The effectiveness depends on the | | | | "The brain's main antioxidant is glutathione- its |
| availability of GSH. | | | | importance cannot be overstated. |