What is Glutathione?
Simply put, glutathione (GSH) is the body’s
master antioxidant. It is a small protein produced naturally in our cells
when certain required elements are present. It functions both as an
antioxidant and an antitoxin, and is a major defence system against
illness and aging. Our glutathione level actually indicates our state
of health and can predict longevity. Although there are more than
60,000 published papers on the beneficial effects of glutathione
replacement, it is still largely ignored by mainstream medicine.
In the near future, the importance of glutathione will be widely
recognized due to its ability to boost the immune system and
fight off the damage of free radicals on the cells. Modern research
has shown that individuals who have low levels of glutathione are
susceptible to chronic illness. Decreased levels of glutathione can be
brought about by continual stress upon the immune system.
As we now know, a lowered immune system can bring about
illness and disease. This is a ferocious cycle. While you need
glutathione for a productive immune system, a weakened immune
system hampers the production of glutathione
