Glutathione Appears to Have Many Bodily Benefits

Radicals in the body pose a health risk that can harm and age many tissues. However, our bodies contain a system that keeps them in check. .Glutathione made from the amino acids cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine, is one of the most important elements of this system.

Besides fighting free radicals, Glutathione helps keep various essential biological molecules in a chemical state called “reduced” (as opposed to “oxidized”). In addition, glutathione can act on toxins such as pesticides, lead, and dry cleaning solvents, transforming them in such a way that the body can excrete them more easily. Unfortunately, glutathione is not absorbed when taken by mouth, so such supplements are almost certainly useless. It may be possible, however, to raise glutathione levels in the body by taking other supplements, such as vitamin C, cysteine, lipoic acid, and N-acetylcysteine.

Glutathione levels in the body are reduced by cigarette smoking. Various diseases.are associated with reduced levels of glutathione—including cancer, cataracts, diabetes, and HIV infection

. For an indepth look at glutathione and how it might improve your over-all health from The National Pharmacist click here.