We Cannot Live Without Glutathione

"Glutathione is a substance, the levels of which in our cells are predictive of how long we will live. There are very few other factors which are as predictive of our life expectancy as is our level of cellular glutathione. We literally cannot survive without this antioxidant." - Earl Mindell, R. Ph., Ph.D.

"No other antioxidant is as important to overall health as glutathione. It is the regulator and regenerator of immune cells and the most valuable detoxifying agent in the human body. Low levels are associated with hepatic dysfunction, immune dysfunction, cardiac disease, premature aging, and death." - The Immune System Cure, Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe and Patrick J.D. Bouic, Ph.D.

"Without glutathione, other important antioxidants such as vitamins C and E cannot do their job adequately to protect your body against disease." - Breakthrough in Cell Defense, Allan Somersall, Ph.D., M.D., and Gustavo Bounous, M.D. FRCS(C).

Glutathione is a tri-peptide of the amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid. A deficiency of glutathione can cause hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells, leading to anemia) and oxidative stress. - [PDR Medical Dictionary. Spraycar. 1999]

Dr. Lombard points out in his book, "The Brain Wellness Plan," that Glutathione is one of the most powerful antioxidants in the body. Depressed glutathione levels are associated with the increased generation of free radicals found in Parkinson’s patients, for example, and contributes to further brain cell death." - Excerpts from the Willner Window Radio Show: Program aired on 5-3-98

As we age, there is a precipitous drop in Glutathione levels. Lower Glutathione levels have been implicated in many diseases associated with aging. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 47: 1021-28 1994 Antioxidants are well documented to play vital roles in health maintenance and disease prevention. Glutathione is your cells' own major antioxidant. Biochemical Pharmacology 47: 2113-2123 1994

Glutathione plays a role in eliminating many carcinogens as well as maintaining immune function. Cancer Letters 57: 91-94 1991

Strong muscular activity, such as that experienced by athletes, generates oxy-radicals (free radicals) leading to muscle fatigue and poorer performance. Glutathione neutralizes these radicals. Sport Medicine 21: 213-238, 1996

In the annual Review of Biochemistry 52: 711-780 1983 Lester Packer, Ph.D., writes that maintaining high levels of Glutathione is critical for life and that low glutathione levels are a marker for death at an early age. Glutathione diminishes as we age.

Glutathione detoxifies many pollutants, carcinogens, and poisons, including many in fuel exhaust and cigarette smoke. It retards damage from radiation such as seen with loss of the ozone.

Researchers have found that people over the age of 60 who have high blood levels of Glutathione have fewer illnesses, lower cholesterol and blood pressure and healthier weights than people with lower levels.

People over 69 with low blood levels of Glutathione are more likely to have diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. Glutathione truly is an amazing anti-oxidant, immune booster and detoxifier.

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