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GLUTATHIONE

> is a substance made from the amino acids glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid. > is produced by the liver and involved in many body processes. > is involved in tissue building and repair, making chemicals and proteins needed in the body, and in immune system function. Glutathione may be used to support: [1] Parkinson’s Disease, [2] peripheral obstructive arterial disease, [3] cystic fibrosis, [4] emphysema, [5] COPD, [6] preterm infants autism, [7] contrast-induced nephropathy, [8]chronic otitis media, [9] lead exposure, [10] non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and [11] exercise-induced fatigue.

Caution: 1/ Taking glutathione long-term has been linked to lower zinc levels.

2/ Inhaled glutathione may trigger asthma attacks in people who have asthma. How to Increase Glutathione Levels Naturally: Glutathione contains sulfur molecules, so foods high in sulfur help to boost its production:

  • cruciferous vegetables (eg. broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, & bok choy)

  • allium vegetables (eg. garlic and onions)

  • eggs

  • nuts

  • legumes

  • lean protein, such as fish, and chicken

Other foods and herbs that help to naturally boost glutathione levels include:

  • milk thistle

  • flaxseed

  • whey

Additional Facts 1/ 500 mL of alcohol-free beer per day raises red blood cell glutathione by 29%! 2/ 83 g/day of almonds increases glutathione in smokers by 16%, and decreases their DNA damage by 29%. 3/ Glutathione is negatively affected by insomnia. (Adapted from: www.healthline.com; www.medicalnewstoday.com; www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov)

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