Quote of the week this week comes from Dr K, talking about the importance of glutathione status. I find missing glutathione genes and low glutathione status a lot, especially in autoimmune and multiple sensitivity to food and chemical cases. I have missing genes myself and I’m pretty certain it has played into my immune and sensitivity problems over time.
Glutathione is your body’s master antioxidant, meaning it’s a powerful ally in managing inflammation and autoimmunity and preventing tissue destruction. It also helps protect your cells from pathogens and viruses, and lowers the risk of developing food and chemical sensitivities.
Dr Kharrazian
Unfortunately, the following factors continually deplete our glutathione:
Environmental toxins
Unhealthy diets
Chronic stress
Inflammation
Medications
Alcohol
Aging
And many other factors
Making sure your glutathione status is strong and reducing glutathione depletion can play a profound role in immune resilience to viruses and in managing autoimmune disease, inflammation, chemical sensitivities, food sensitivities, and other chronic health issues.
The problem is that glutathione is difficult to absorb properly in most forms. I tend to give a mix of liposomal, s-acetyl form and precursors like this as it has been shown to be the most effective at increasing levels.
It’s important to include recyclers with antioxidants, especially glutathione. Why? Because you boost the glutathione, ensure the person can begin making more of their own and the recycler ingredients literally do recycle the glutathione molecules so it hangs around longer and does more work. Glutathione is broken down in the body quite quickly so that’s why recycling it helps. At least divide dose throughout the day to flush the body with it frequently.
You can test your glutathione status with a blood test – intracellular is best. And you can read more on testing genetic status here.
Low levels of GSH have been reported in cardiovascular disease, cancer, AIDS, autism, alcoholism and debilitating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Doctors Data
It has also been associated with chronic retention of potential toxic elements such as mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, manganese and iron, as well as chemicals and some drugs.
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