Spotlight on Glutathione
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant in every cell of your body. Even though our cells make it every day, here are some reasons your body might have a higher need for this incredible antioxidant: • Weight gain • Poor eating habits • Alcohol consumption • Aging • Stress But…if you don’t have any of those, you can just stop reading now. Anyone For those of you still with me, here’s why glutathione is called the “master” antioxidant. • It neutralizes free radicals • It regenerates other antioxidants—like vitamins C, E, and CoQ10 • It’s needed for liver detox pathways • It supports immune cell function Basically, without glutathione, our cells would be overtaken by free radicals and oxidative stress with unimaginable consequences. Best we do everything within our power to support glutathione. So here are some ways: • Fresh meats, dairy, fruits, and veg contain some glutathione, but food processing destroys it. • N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a precursor to glutathione and can be supplemented to support glutathione levels. • Glutathione can be supplemented directly as long as it is in a high-quality and absorbable form! There are lots of ways to support your body’s antioxidant defenses, so we pick and choose what makes the most sense for each patient. But almost all antioxidant strategies? They end up supporting glutathione.
