Glutathione has the following roles in the body: Neutralize free radicals and oxidative stress Reverse damage from radiation (X-rays, CT scans, UV and solar radiation) Detoxify heavy metals Detoxify biotoxins (like mold) Help reverse damage from environmental chemicals and pollution Neutralize toxins from food like charred foods and pesticides Improve liver detox pathways Research has found that the following chronic diseases are associated with a reduction in Glutathione levels: Aging Alzheimers Disease Cancer Chronic Liver Disease Cognitive Impairment Diabetes Hypertension Infertility in Both Men and Women Lupus Mental Health Disorders Multiple Sclerosis Neurodegenerative Disorders Parkinsons Disease Glutathione is made of 3 amino acids: cysteine (a sulfur amino acid), glycine, and glutamic acid
It is important for the structural integrity of our skin and mucus membranes, and is critical for several processes involved in cell-mediated immunity
When some people seek ways to increase it through food, supplements, or treatment
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There is no cure, but patients can control their symptoms with medications
A lot of patients end up treating it as a quiet hour to themselves