Glutathione is unsung hero of human body, from antioxidation to cellular protection
L-Glutathione is hailed as the "mother of antioxidants" and plays a crucial role in maintaining human health.
As people age, the level of glutathione in the human body gradually decreases, which may lead to an increase in oxidative stress and a decline in cell function.
What is L-glutathione?
How does it help us slow down aging and maintain vitality?
Everyone has heard of the importance of antioxidants, which help eliminate free radicals and protect cells from damage.
In fact, the oxidation process is an essential part of many biological reactions, such as cellular respiration, which releases energy through oxidation reactions to sustain life activities.
When oxidation is out of balance, it triggers "Oxidative Stress" - a state caused by the excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells or tissues.
Oxidative stress can damage structures such as cell membranes, lipids, proteins, and DNA, and even lead to cellular dysfunction and accelerated aging.
Although the human body has a natural antioxidant system to resist oxidative stress, if the rate of free radical production exceeds the repair capacity, it may cause irreversible damage.
Studies show that consuming a whole diet rich in vegetables and fruits can help detoxify and reduce the oxidative load in the body.
But if you are not a lover of vegetables and fruits, are there any other ways?
Of course there is - supplementing antioxidants. And the most crucial one among them is precisely L-glutathione.
The human body is like a precisely operating "cell factory", and the balance between oxidation and antioxidation is the key rule for maintaining the stability of the factory.
Today, let's take a deep dive into how glutathione protects the body and how we can supplement it.
What is L-glutathione?
What are its functions?
L-glutathione is a tripeptide composed of glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine, which exists in most living organisms.
It is one of the most important antioxidant molecules within cells and is widely involved in the following physiological processes:
- Neutralize free radicals and slow down cell aging
- Provide cofactors for a variety of antioxidant enzymes
- Regenerate vitamin C and E to enhance the antioxidant chain in the body
- Participate in the biological detoxification response of the liver and kidneys
- Help the body excrete heavy metals
- Regulate cell proliferation and programmed death
- Maintain mitochondrial function and the integrity of mitochondrial DNA
Including:
a. Neutralize the free radicals produced during the liver's phase I metabolic process
b. As one of the main pathways of Phase II reaction, it makes toxins more soluble in water and excreted from the body
As Dr. Joseph Pizzorno pointed out in the journal Integrative Medicine, the concentration of glutathione in our bodies is as high as 5 millimoles, at the same level as key substances such as glucose, potassium ions, and cholesterol, which shows its importance.
Multiple studies have also found that glutathione levels are positively correlated with health conditions and lifespan.
What are the ways to supplement glutathione?
As people age, regardless of their diet, glutathione levels will naturally decline.
If you want to maintain your body's reserves and better combat oxidative stress, you can choose:
Direct supplementation of L-Glutathione
Indirectly supplement NAC (N-acetylcysteine), which is converted into glutathione in the body.
We recommend reduced glutathione for you
GSHWORLD's reduced glutathione products are in a highly active and bioavailable reduced form, which is more easily absorbed and utilized by the body. They help enhance the body's antioxidant defense capabilities, allowing you to delay aging and maintain vitality at the cellular level.
