Nice one Sidney
Me and Google are busy researching Glutathione ;D ;D ;D ;D
There's tons of information, so I'll give a brief summary here and see what others add.
Gluthathione is the most powerful, prevalent antioxidant in the body, so I guess it's very important and we should all take an interest in it and raise our levels as much as possible
Here's Some Benefits of Increased Levels of Glutathione -
Most people will feel the difference within 30 days
1.) Anti-fatigue
2.) Anti-obesity
3.) Anti-depression
4.) Anti-anxiety
5.) Anti-Alzheimer’s
6.) Anti-arthritis
7.) Anti--periodontic (gum disease)
8.) Anti-allergenic
9.) Anti-seborrheic (skin disease)
10.) Anti-pyretic (anti-fever)
11.) Anti-Parkinsonism
12.) Anti-diarrhea
13.) Anti-neuralgia (nerve pain)
14.) Anti-vertigo (dizziness)
15.) Anti-glaucoma
16.) Anti-pain (for example, dental pain)
17.) Anti-inflammatory (cox-2 inhibitor; like Vioxx & Celebrex but without side effects)
18.) Anti-ulcer (for example, ulcers of stomach, mouth, small bowel, large bowel)
More Benefits... whether you "feel" them or not.
1.) Anti-oxidant (can be measured)
2.) Anti-cancer (can be measured)
3.) Anti-aging (can be measured)
4.) Anti-hypertension (can be measured)
5.) Anti-hypoglycemia (can be measured)
6.) Anti-immune-system-depression (can be measured)
7.) Anti-blood fat (can be measured)
8.) Anti-atherosclerosis (blood vessel, heart disease) (can be measured)
9.) Anti-osteoporosis (can be measured)
10.) Anti-viral (can be measured)
11.) Anti-bacterial (can be measured)
12.) Anti-fungal (can be measured)
13.) Anti-kidney stones (can be measured)
14.) Anti-cataracts (can be measured)
It seems that supplementing with Glutathione in the past has been difficult and remains difficult, as scientific research shows that Glutathione taken orally is NOT well absorbed across the GI tract, so rather than waste money on expensive supplements, my advice is to make sure you eat foods that naturally increase your glutathione levels...............
FruitsFruits that can increase your glutathione levels include avocado, grapefruit (pink and white), watermelon, cantaloupe, pear, banana, papaya, mango, apple, grapes, tomato, tomato juice, orange, orange juice, peach and strawberries. When possible, eat fruits in their raw, unprocessed state.
VegetablesVegetables that can increase your glutathione levels include acorn squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes, okra, beets, spinach, zucchini, onions, peas, carrots, turnip greens, cabbage, leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, Brussels sprouts, sweet red peppers, green bell peppers, black-eyed peas, asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumbers, corn and pinto beans. When possible, eat vegetables in their raw, unprocessed state.
ProteinMost sources of protein can increase your glutathione levels. These include chicken, beef, pork, tuna, cod, pollock and shrimp.
GrainsGrains and grain products that can increase your glutathione levels include enriched white rice, oatmeal, whole wheat bread, bran flakes, corn flakes and popcorn.
Dairy ProductsWhey protein is an excellent food for increasing your glutathione levels. Choose whey products with no additives or preservatives for best results. Ricotta cheese and cottage cheese are also good food sources for glutathione precursors.
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