As the body’s master antioxidant, glutathione is one of the hardest-working, endogenous compounds in the body. In fact, production of glutathione is not limited to mammalian cells, but occurs to some degree in nearly every living thing.1 Based on the amino acid cysteine, glutathione is a tripeptide that also includes glycine and glutamic acid. The […]
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Glutathione is one of the most important molecules in the body. It is so critical that every cell produces it, and cellular glutathione levels are now considered a predictor of how long someone will live. More than 100 000 scientific papers explore the properties and effects of this tripeptide, referred to as “the master antioxidant” […]
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In a breakthrough human study, anti-oxidant, glutathione (GSH), which protects the brain from stress, has been found to be significantly depleted in Alzheimer’s patients compared to normal subjects. As GSH is a very important anti-oxidant that protects the brain from free radicals, the findings give us another measure to use when diagnosing potential for the […]
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Cyanide exposure can happen occupationally or in low levels from inhaling cigarette smoke — or from being poisoned by someone out to get you. The effects are fast and can be deadly. But because cyanide is metabolized quickly, it can be difficult to detect in time for an antidote to be administered. Now, in an […]
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My awareness of the importance of glutathione in health began with the brilliant commentary on oceanic disease (IMCJ 7.1) by associate editor Sid Baker, MD.1 Since then, as I have studied detoxification, mitochondrial function, and healthy aging, the critical role of adequate glutathione to health has become ever more apparent. I have now mentioned glutathione […]
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