Glutathione - Truth About It

Glutathione is a protein found within the cell that acts as master antioxidant in the body. It serves as a shield and protector to maintain a healthy body, to avoid aging, to fight diseases and more. 

Antioxidant is a nutrient composed of various substances aside from glutathione, the vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids and other ezymes. It helps to secure the cell from damage brought by free radicals.

The body can naturally produce its own glutathione. It can also be found on various food such as fruits, vegetables and meats. There are some instances that the amount of glutathione in our body falls due to the toxins that we get from bad diet, aging, pollution, prescription, tension, and radiations.

Effects of Low Level Glutathione

1. Prone to illness and diseases

2. Weak immune system
3. Liver damage

4. Strong toxin effects in the body

5. Rapid aging

Ways to Increase Glutathione Levels

1. Eating the right food and having a healthy diet

    >> As mentioned above, glutathione can be found in different food that you normally eat, you must consume right amount of those. Foods rich in Vitamin C and sulfur such as grapefruit, tomato, garlic, onions as well as cruciferous vegetables (e.g. broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, radish, etc.). Fresh milk and raw eggs stimulate glutathione production as well.

2. Drink bio-active whey protein

   >> Natural whey protein has the highest glutathione precursors. The non-pasteurized and non-denatured is the one that you must choose.

3. Exercise
     >> Start a healthy lifestyle by exercising and by having a daily routine of physical activities which will improve the immune system.

4. Try a Glutathione supplement
     >> Taking a supplement would also be great to develop the level of glutathione in the body. Not just for boosting, it also helps in the recycling process of glutathione which requires right amount of nutrients.

Side-Effect of Glutathione

The only side effect that the glutathione has is its whitens the skin. This happens because it reduces the production of melanin in the body. Melanin is a substance that in control of human skin color.