The Powerful Antioxidant Glutathione

The Powerful Antioxidant Glutathione

Glutathione, sometimes referred to as GSH, is a relatively unheard of antioxidant. It has been said to be the modern day overall health booster of nutritional medicine and may be the one antioxidant that makes all the other ones work well.

GSH is a natural protein found in many fruits and vegetables. It is known as 'natures policeman' because it helps to round up and neutralize the toxins that enter and pollute our systems. These toxins play havoc on our health by causing countless chronic health problems. Higher levels of GSH helps to keep us more healthy and disease free!

Glutathione is a tripeptide made of cysteine, glutamate, and glycine. Found abundantly in the body when we're young, it is a powerful antioxidant and detoxifier.

It maybe helpful to many conditions, which include: allergies, arthritis, asthma, Cancer, cataracts, chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive problems, heart disease, HIV, hyperactivity, infections, jet lag, mood swings, muscle pain, skin problems, weight gain, and so many more!

Personally, I've been taking it off and on for several years now. I read a book about it some 15 years ago and was amazed to learn about it's amazing qualities, as I had never heard of it before that time.

When I began taking Glutathione for the first time, I noticed a surge of energy I had not felt in years! (Thank You God!) I have also called it the 'best natural buzz'!

It is produced in abundance in the liver when you are young.
(Just like everything else~) However, as you grow older, its cellular production decreases to such low levels that it can become almost non-existent in our bodies. (Just like everything else...)

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What is the Most Important Body Organ?

Foods That Provide Glutathione.

Which Product Should I Take and How Much.

Do You Need It?

The liver is responsible for detoxifying our bodies in addition to keeping our blood clean and pure.

It is vital to have high levels of Glutathione for optimum health. The truth is however, that we need abundant amounts of it to protect us against the harmful free radicals that roam our earth. It helps keep the cells healthy and disease free.

It also helps combat environmental toxins and free radicals more than any other antioxidant. Selenium helps form the building blocks for this supplement, and Vitamin E makes it work more effectively!

I truly believe that THE LIVER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT BODY ORGAN we have.

It is extremely important to keep it functioning at its maximum.

It does so much for us! And it�s one of the only organs in our bodies that can regenerate itself, so if you have minimal liver damage you can most probably reverse the degeneration, if you take the necessary steps!

Proper liver function is vital to combating toxins that may lead to CANCER. Glutathione has also been shown to help repair damaged DNA that plays an essential part in retarding the aging process.

If you have any form of Hepatitis, I suggest you provide as much liver support as possible. Hepatitis can be deadly and can cause excessive damage to your liver.

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*Foods that provide this supplement include:

Foods - Mg.per 100 gms.

Asparagus - 26

Avacodo - 31

Broccoli - 8

Cantaloupe - 9

Grapefruit - 15

Orkra - 7

Orange - 11

Peach - 7

Potato - 13

Strawberries - 12

Tomato - 11

Watermelon - 28

Zucchini - 8

*Source: Dean P.Jones, Ralph J. Coates, et al., "Glutathione in Foods Listed in the National Cancer Institutes Health Habits and History Food Frequency Questionnaire," Nutrition and Cancer, vol. 17, no. 1, pp 57-75, 1992

Other foods that contain high levels are:Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Kale, Bok Choy, Cress, Mustard, Horseradish, Turnips, Rutabaga�s and Kohlrabi.

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*Which Product Should I Take and How Much Should I Take?

There are many forms of Glutathione around but you probably won't be able to find it at your local Walmart or superstore. You can buy Twin Lab L-Glutathione Caps which are 50mg. or GNC L-GlutathioneTablets which is 100mg. They both work well. Your decision as to how much to take should be based on your present physical condition. If you have or have had liver problems, you might opt for more milligrams. Cost vary from brand to brand, but are all relatively inexpensive.

(Instructions are to take one capsule a day. I start off taking one then slowly move up to taking two. I suggest taking one on days you feel pretty well but take two on days you really feel run down. This simple supplement will really give you a lift!)

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*Do You Need Glutathione?

Do you get frequent headaches?

Do you find it difficult to concentrate?

Do you have allergies or food cravings?

Do you experience frequent joint or muscle pain?

Do you often feel overtired from normal everyday activities?

Do you regularly take aspirin, advil, or other OTC painkillers?

Do you suffer from mood swings or feel irritable much of the time?

Do you frequently get infections, colds, or other minor illnesses?

If you answered yes to two or more of these questions, GSH just might be the one supplement you've been missing and need the most.

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Some people have a hard time taking this supplement, as it can upset the stomach. If you can't tolerate it, there is a viable alternative. It�s called NAC and is basically the same price as taking L-Glutathione. Find out more about NAC on the next vitamin supplements page.

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