Glutathione Support, Quantum

What is Glutathione?

Glutathione (in its reduced form) is a naturally produced, internal antioxidant that plays a key role in liver function and cellular health.*  Glutathione is produced in the cells from the amino acids, cysteine, glutamic acid and glycine. To highlight its importance, healthy cells contain several million times more glutathione molecules as compared to vitamin E.

Supports Immune function

Adequate glutathione levels help support immune function, which is especially important for older people.*  Maintaining a proper cellular pH environment is also critical to adequate enzyme production that is responsible for the output of glutathione.  Sufficient amounts of glutathione help production of T-cells and their function.*

Antioxidant Support

Sufficient glutathione is especially important when the body is under oxidative stress.  The body immediately responds to free radical stress by producing a series of enzymes that are essential for glutathione production. Glutathione helps support healthy cell function and directly quenches several free radical species.*  Glutathione also helps the body eliminate hydrogen peroxide that accumulates when fats and proteins become oxidized.  

Primary nutrient for detoxification

Adequate production of glutathione is an essential part of the body’s detoxification process. It plays a key role in supporting healthy liver function.*  Higher concentrations of glutathione are found in the liver which support the detoxification of foreign substances.*  By attaching to toxins, it makes them more water soluble for excretion by the kidneys.

Key factors that may affect cell health:

• A diet high in animal protein

• An acid urine pH

• Inadequate stomach acid

• Immune stress

• Stressed digestion and poor assimilation of nutrients

• Poor antioxidant levels

• Insufficient sleep (get at least 5 hours straight sleep nightly)