glutathione and respiratory heatlh

​What is glutathione?
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant made of three amino acids (glycine, cysteine and glutamine), that naturally occurs in the human body and is used to combat inflammation, prevent oxidative damage and supports detoxification. 
 
The critical roles of glutathione in the body:

• Directly neutralizes free-radicals produced by Phase I liver metabolism of toxins.
• Cofactor and needed for several antioxidant enzymes to function properly
• Recycling of vitamins C and E
• Supports Phase II Detoxification in the liver
• Transportation of mercury out of cells and the brain
• Supports cellular proliferation and apoptosis (necessary cellular functions)
• Vital to mitochondrial function (energy unit of each cell) and maintenance of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)
• The liver uses glutathione to help detoxify fats before the gallbladder emits bile, supporting healthy digestion.

Who could benefit from glutathione?
Glutathione is easily depleted with inflammatory conditions, exposure to pollutants and wildfire smoke, viral infections, alcohol consumption, over-training and many other chronic ailments. It is one nutrient that can become chronically low with age and in aging populations. Some of the ailments that could benefit from glutathione supplementation may include:

• Chronic congestion, sinusitis or runny nose
• Post-viral cough
• Post-COVID infection
• Wildfire exposure
• Bronchitis
• Multiple chemical sensitivity disorder
• Autoimmune conditions
• Chronic fatigue
• Chronic cigarette smoking detoxification / replenishment
• Chronic alcohol consumption
• Chronic lung disorders (COPD, cystic fibrosis)
• Eye conditions (cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration)
• Sperm motility issues
• Osteoarthritis
• Heart disease
• Neurodegenerative conditions (Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s)

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​How is glutathione supplemented:
Glutathione is not very shelf stable, making it difficult to supplement in the tablet or capsule form. Therefore, glutathione is most effective when used as an injection or included in an IV treatment.


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