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ANTIOXIDANT OVERVIEW
Glutathione is a protein that is produced in the liver from the amino acids cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine. It is a powerful antioxidant that inhibits the formation of, and protects against cellular damage from, free radicals. It helps to defend the body against damage from cigarette smoking, exposure to radiation, cancer chemotherapy, and toxins such as alcohol. As detoxifier of heavy metals and drugs, it aids in the treatment of blood and liver disorders.
Glutathione protects cells in several ways. It neutralizes oxygen molecules before they can harm cells. Together with selenium, it forms the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which neutralizes hydrogen peroxide. It is also a component of another antioxidant enzyme, glutathione-S-transferase, which is a broad-spectrum liver-detoxifying enzyme.
Glutathione protects not only individual cells but also the tissues of the arteries, brain, heart, immune cells, kidneys, lenses of the eyes, liver, lungs, and skin against oxidant damage. It plays a role in preventing cancer, especially liver cancer, and actually target carcinogens, make them water-soluble, and then help escort them from the body. It may also have an anti-aging effect. The rate at which we age is directly correlated with reduced concentrations of glutathione in cellular fluids; as we grow older, glutathione levels drop, resulting in a decreased ability to deactivate free radicals.
Glutathione can be taken in supplemental form. The production of glutathione by the body can be boosted by taking supplemental N-acetylcysteine or L-cysteine; and L-methionine. Studies suggest that this may be a better way of raising glutathione levels than taking glutathione itself.
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L-Glutathione, 250 mg, 60 Caps
L-Glutathione is a tripeptide amino acid produced in the liver primarily from cysteine. L-Glutathione acts as a cellular antioxidant by inhibiting free radical proliferation.
ThioDox Glutathione Complex (Hypoallergenic), Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 90 Tabs
Formulated to enhance and protect liver, brain and eye function. The nutrients contained in ThioDox support detoxification, immune system function and glutathione production.
Alpha Lipoic Acid W/ Rosemary, Nature's Way, Pharmaceutical grade, 50 mg, 60 Caps
Alpha Lipoic Acid is central to recycling other antioxidants like Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and GSH glutathione.
AntiOx - Cysteine Free (Hypoallergenic), Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 60 Caps
An updated version of the Original AntiOx formulation, without L-cysteine. New AntiOx provides key antioxidant nutrients, in combination with the minerals necessary for the key antioxidant enzymes, as well as the B vitamins that act as cofactors to help support and "recharge" the antioxidant defenses.
Bio Defender, Antibacterial, Antiviral & Antifungal Formula, Balanceuticals, 56 Caps
This unique antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal formula is a clinical nutritionist response to bio terrorism such as anthrax.
Ultimate MultiPlus, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement, Nature's Secret, 150 Tabs
A two-part multi-vitamin and mineral supplement, Ultimate MultiPLUS provides the nutrients your body needs during the day and night.
Glutathione With Vitamin C (Hypoallergenic), Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 60 Caps
L-Glutathione and ascorbic acid, nutrients essential for maintaining antioxidant protection and liver support.
NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine), NOW Foods, Selenium, Molybdenum, 600 mg, 100 Caps
In order for us to utilize our protein intake in an efficient manner, an ample supply of the amino acid glutathione must be present in our cells - NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) is essential in the formation of glutathione, as it directly impacts our ability to synthesize the proteins we ingest.
SAM-e With B Vitamin Cofactors, Vegetarian, Enteric Coated, NOW Foods, 200 mg, 60 Tabs
Important for the production of glutathione, this powerful free radical scavenger defends the body from toxic agents and is necessary for liver detoxification.
Selenium, 100% Natural, 200 mcg, 100 Caps
Selenium is an essential component of glutathione, the body's most potent natural antioxidant system. It is a popular choice in many antioxidant regimens.
Selenium Supplement, Yeast Free, NOW Foods, 200 mcg, 180 Caps
Selenium is an essential trace mineral in the human body. NOW Foods Selenium Supplement is an important part of antioxidant enzymes that protect cells against the effects of free radicals that are produced during normal oxygen metabolism.
Whey Protein Powder, NOW Foods, Dutch Chocolate, 2 lb
Pure Whey Protein powder is a blend of proteins that contain the full range of essential amino acids required by the body to retain its strength and integrity.
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