Glutathione- The 'Chief' Antioxidant

There has been over 100,000 scientific studies and articles on glutathione (pronounced ''gloota-thigh-own'') recorded in PubMed, the official U.S Government library on medical research. Those articles reveal the remarkable role gluthathione plays on the protection, optimal health, support and function of every cell, tissue and organ of the human body.
Glutathione is the body's most important antioxidant.  It is a small molecule produced naturally in the body when the conditions and the building blocks are available. It is a combination of three simple building blocks of proteins or amino acids- glutamate, cysteine and glycine.

Benefits

• Slows down aging process
•  Reduces muscle and joint discomfort
• Strengthens the immune system
• Detoxifies the liver and cells
• Improves mental focus and clarity
  
• Improves quality of sleep
• Reduces effects of stress
• Improves the skin
• Increases energy
• Improves athletic performance and recovery

Effects of Low levels

As stated earlier, glutathione is produced naturally in the human body but poor food quality, pollution, toxic environments, stress, infections and radiations drastically reduce it's level in the body.  The effects of reduced glutathione levels in the body is obvious- the adverse effects of the above-mentioned benefits.

Ok, so what next 

The following are some tips to improve your glutathione levels, improve your health, optimize your performance, live a long and healthy life.

• Consume sulfur-rich foods. The main ones in diet are onions, garlic, cabbage, cauliflower, colards, watercress, broccoli, etc.
•  Regular exercise. Exercise boosts glutathione levels thereby boosting your immune system, improves detoxification and enhances your body's own antioxidant defences.
• Take Glutathione-supporting Supplements. I recommend Cellgevity.  It the most potent anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, immune-boosting supplement that I have ever experienced

References; Glutathione, the mother of all antioxidants
                      Max International 
                     Wikipedia/Glutathione




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