Glutathione Benefits for Skin: What Can Glutathione Do for Your Skin?

Glutathione Benefits for Skin: What Can Glutathione Do for Your Skin?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study showed that taking oral glutathione can potentially improve skin health.
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What can glutathione do for cardiac protection

What can glutathione do for cardiac protection

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
The glutathione system is a vital defender against heart damage, acting as an antioxidant powerhouse within the cardiovascular system.
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One thing you need to take care of to live a long and healthy life.

One thing you need to take care of to live a long and healthy life.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  You need a well-functioning cardiovascular system. Every organ and tissue in the body need nutrition and oxygen, and the vascular system transports that throughout the body. Without proper nutrient supply tissue will degenerate instead of regenerate. Calcium deposits (plaque) will reduce circulation, make the blood vessels less flexible resulting...
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What will increase your risk tendon injuries. It may not be what you think.

What will increase your risk tendon injuries. It may not be what you think.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  This research was carried out in Denmark and data from 5856 individuals (median age 62 years) were included (Skovgard D, et.al., 2021). These induviduals were followed for 3 years. Individuals with elevated HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) even in the prediabetic range (HbA1c>5.7%) had 3 times higher risk of tendon injury...
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Who needs glutathione?

Who needs glutathione?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  Aging is associated with a marker related to a mitochondrial defect. The mitochondria are the energy producing entities of the cells. Glutathione is a very effective antioxidant the body is making, and it affects a lot of functions. As we get older, we produce less glutathione. The following study...
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This is important for an effective immune response.

This is important for an effective immune response.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  Mitochondrial disorders play a central role in many diseases. The mitochondria is the energy producing entity of the cells. These researchers explained that it is vitally important for the cells to have optimal levels of glutathione in the mitochondria to prevent cellular dysfunction (Mari M, et al., 2020). A...
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Fine tune your immune response.

Fine tune your immune response.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  Glutathione is known as a major antioxidant the body is making, but it does much more than protect us from free radical damage.  Altered intracellular glutathione levels are observed in a wide range of pathologies, including several viral infections, as well as in aging (Fraternale A, et.al., 2017). This...
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1 risk factor for cardiovascular disease you can easily control.

1 risk factor for cardiovascular disease you can easily control.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxidized LDL) plays an important role in atherosclerosis by promoting inflammation and the deposits of lipids in the arterial wall (Trpkovic A, et al., 2014). LDL is especially harmful when it gets oxidized. Glutathione is a very effective antioxidant the body is producing, but we produce...
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This substance is extremely important for the immune system.

This substance is extremely important for the immune system.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Adequate levels of glutathione are essential for optimal functioning of the immune system in general and especially T cell activation (Morris G, et al., 2014). T cells are immune cells that are programmed to recognize an antigen (foreign particle). Glutathione is also very important for the brain as an antioxidant,...
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What is an effective immune regulator the body is making to protect itself, which you can take?

What is an effective immune regulator the body is making to protect itself, which you can take?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
  Why would we need to take glutathione if the body is making it?The reason is that we make less as we get older, and under certain circumstances, we also use more.Altered intracellular glutathione levels are observed in a wide range of pathologies, includingseveral viral infections, as well as in...
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