Glutathione is the mother of all antioxidants, the master detoxifier of the body, and the master regulator of the immune system. Glutathione is a substance found in every cell in the body. It acts as an antioxidant* to neutralize free radicals and prevent cellular damage. Chemically, glutathione is a simple molecule composed of three protein building blocks or amino acids cysteine, glutamine, and glycine.
Healthy glutathione levels are a key factor in preventing chronic fatigue, heart disease, cancer, autoimmune disorders, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and much more.
In ideal circumstances, the body makes sufficient glutathione, however, glutathione becomes depleted in the face of chronic stress, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, lack of sleep, anxiety, gut imbalances, emotional stress, pollution, poor diet, and toxic overload to name a few.
It is important to keep in mind that we all evolved from a time before there was more than 100,000 toxic chemicals released into our precious environment and toxic wastes polluted our air, water, etc.
Due to the many stresses of our environment, there is an epidemic deficiency of this life-giving substance. This deficiency leaves you susceptible to unrestricted cell disintegration from oxidative stress and makes the body much less able to do its job of detoxification. Toxins adhere to glutathione which carries it into bile and your stools and then out of your body. Glutathione also helps to control the production of NF-kB which is the single most important factor in causing inflammation in the body.
Our ability to produce and maintain high levels of glutathione is critical to recovery from nearly all chronic illnesses, to prevent disease and maintain optimal health and performance.
If you are stressed, toxic, or sick, you likely have a glutathione deficiency. Normally, glutathione is recycled in the body except when stress and toxic loads become too high.
Ways to increase glutathione:
- Consume sulfur-containing foods such as garlic, onions, and cruciferous vegetables
- Regular exercise (not over-exercising) it is best to start slow and work your way up to 30 minutes of walking or light jogging at least 4 times per week. Strength training for 15-20 minutes 2-3 times a week.
- Getting at least 7 and a half hours of quality sleep per day
- Taking a supplement that contains Liposomal Glutathione
- *Antioxidant – a substance that inhibits oxidation or potentially harmful reactions promoted by oxygen, peroxides, or free radicals.