Master Antioxidant - Glutathione

Written By Josel Dauz

What is Glutathione?

Glutathione (Glute-A-Thigh-On),  is known as the “King Antioxidant” or “Master Antioxidant”.

What exactly is it?

Glutathione is a peptide made of 3 amino acids (building block of proteins):

  • L-Cysteine

  • L-Glutamic acid

  • Glycine

Why is it important?

  • Glutathione neutralizes free radicals that cause cellular damage

What happens with free radicals & cellular damage? What happens with glutathione deficiency?

  • Aging (increase wrinkles, hearing impairment)

  • Cataracts & Macular degeneration

  • Infertility

  • Cancer

  • Cystic Fibrosis

  • Diabetes

  • Liver disease

  • Immune disease (HIV, autoimmune disease)

  • Pulmonary disease (asthma, COPD)

  • Neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, etc)

  • Damages DNA of Mitochondria

What is it used for?

  • Help with all conditions mentioned above

  • Stimulate immune function

  • Improve skin properties

  • Improve blood flow

  • Remove toxins in body (alcohol, heavy metals, bacteria, viruses, etc)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684116/

Josel Dauz https://www.drdauz.com
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