The
term “antioxidant” has become popular in a multitude of products from acai to
dark chocolate, but the most important antioxidant is the one made by your
body: glutathione. Sufficient glutathione is vital for good health.
Glutathione is a molecule that protects the
body in many ways. It shields cells from damage caused by oxidation and
inflammation, it aids in detoxification, and it helps the immune system
function at its best. When glutathione production drops, you are more
vulnerable to: • autoimmune
disease • chemical
sensitivities • heavy
metal sensitivities • inflammatory
disorders • intestinal
permeability (leaky gut) • other
immune issues Chronic stress depletes glutathione When we are healthy, our bodies make enough
glutathione to protect us. However, chronic stress, whether it is from toxins,
poor diet, sleep deprivation, smoking, excess sugar, or other stressors,
eventually exhausts glutathione levels. Glutathione levels also decrease as a
result of aging. A glutathione supplement is not effective taken
orally. Instead, people can boost glutathione levels through a liposomal cream,
nebulizer, suppository, or IV drip. These methods will help raise glutathione
levels and your general antioxidant status, which can reduce inflammation and
improve health. However, they do not raise glutathione inside the cells. Glutathione recycling raises levels inside
cells To raise glutathione levels inside the cells,
where it can protect the cells’ energy-producing factories called
“mitochondria,” you must enhance your body’s ability to recycle glutathione. Recycling glutathione means taking glutathione
that has already been used and rebuilding it so it’s ready for action again. Studies show a correlation between the
inability to recycle glutathione and increased autoimmune disease. Glutathione
recycling helps balance the immune system, protect body tissue from damage
caused by inflammation, and also helps repair damage. Good glutathione
recycling is an important tool in managing autoimmune disease. Glutathione recycling helps repair leaky gut Glutathione recycling also helps protect and
repair the gut. It’s common for people with autoimmune disease and inflammatory
disorders to have leaky gut, which exacerbates their immune condition. Poor
glutathione recycling weakens gut integrity, making a person more prone to
multiple food sensitivities and chronic gut issues. Good glutathione recycling
is a vital part of restoring and protecting gut health. Boosting glutathione recycling One of the most important steps to enhance
glutathione recycling is to remove stressors depleting glutathione levels.
These may include lack of sleep, smoking, food intolerances, diets high in
sugars and processed foods, excess alcohol intake, and metabolic imbalances,
such as with the hormones or immune system. Beyond that, a variety of nutritional and
botanical compounds have been shown to support glutathione recycling. They include: • N-acetyl-cysteine • Alpha-lipoic
acid • L-glutamine • Selenium • Cordyceps • Gotu
kola • Milk
thistle Booting your glutathione levels with a
glutathione liposomal cream and then supporting glutathione recycling can
profoundly enhance the management of autoimmune disease, inflammatory
disorders, chemical sensitivities, food sensitivities, and more. Certain advanced lab tests are available now to
assess your glutathione status.
Science-based muscle testing can also be used as a quick, less expensive
means for helping determine your need to enhance glutathione recycling. If you or someone you know may need help
enhancing glutathione recycling, contact my office for further evaluation or
for high-quality supplement recommendations. |
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