What is glutathione?

Glutathione reductase is an antioxidant enzyme found in the human body that is often considered an a detoxification enzyme.

Glutathione is a combination of three amino acids that include glutamine, cysteine, and glycine.

Glutathione is found in every cell in the human body and is known to interact with free radicals to prevent the damage they can cause.

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How does glutathione work?

Glutathione is a water-soluble antioxidant that can bind to harmful compounds in the human body to prevent the damage they can cause.

For example, glutathione can bind to a toxic compound to make it more water soluble so it can be removed from the body in the urine.

Here are articles on clinical trials with antioxidants.

 

What is another name for glutathione?

Another name is the “master antioxidant” because it is the primary defense against oxidative stress.

 

What are some of the benefits of glutathione?

Low levels of glutathione are believed to increase the risk of chronic illness

Glutathioen is water soluble and can restore the antioxidant activity of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

 

What are some of the benefits of glutathione?

– Antioxidant support

– Heart health

Read about natural antioxidants used in clinical trials.

– Anti-aging

– Immune health

Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD


Categories: Antioxidant, Ask the Pharmacist, Plant Medicine