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Do You Have A Glutathione Insufficiency?
Do You Have A Glutathione Insufficiency?
Insufficiency?
September 6th, 2019
We all know we need to eat an antioxidant-rich diet replete with berries and kale, to ensure we have plenty
of free-radical fighting “antioxidant avengers” in our blood. However, did you know that your body
actually produces its own superhero called glutathione? It’s true! Your body really does make its own
What is Glutathione?
Glutathione, or GSH, is a tripeptide consisting of three amino acids produced by your liver. It is recycled
continuously by your body. Your body makes it from L-cysteine, L-glutamic acid, and glycine.1 While it is
concentrated in your liver, it is actually found in every single cell in your body.
Glutathione is the most important detoxifying molecule in our body. It helps clear heavy metals such as
mercury, aluminum, and cadmium from your body. It also helps you eliminate other toxins such as those
found in plastics and conventional body products, or in mold. I used it myself in my own recovery from
toxic mold poisoning, and I used it with the patients in my clinic. Toxins lurk in our air from pollution, in
our food which is sprayed with pesticides, and in our water which has trace amounts of heavy metals.
Glutathione can help your body rid itself of this toxic burden. This is due in part to the sulfur content in
this peptide. Sulfur is sticky so toxins and free radicals easily adhere to it and are then removed from your
system.2
This powerful detoxifier can be made and depleted quickly. Its natural production can even be stopped as a
result of diet, toxins, stress, chronic illness, toxic mold exposure, heavy metal overload, or autoimmunity.
Production can also be halted by intense physical activity over the longer term. For example, marathon
runners may deplete their body’s supply of glutathione long before their race is finished, while soccer
players have time to replenish their stores between bursts of intense activity.
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Lack of energy
Foggy brain
Low immunity
Poor sleep4
These are the symptoms of a severe insufficiency:
Anemia
Frequent infections
Because we don’t live in a perfect world, and we are all aging, glutathione levels in your body can
decrease, so along with a healthy lifestyle, certain sulfur-rich foods can support glutathione production.
You can also take a precursor supplement, such as my Liver Support to support your body’s natural
glutathione production. Some of the best glutathione boosters include:
Milk thistle
Magnesium
Sulfur-rich cruciferous and allium vegetables
Vitamins C and E
Curcumin 7
When you’re under stress or toxic burden, glutathione is rapidly depleted, so supplementation with the
right form of glutathione — one that can be absorbed by your body — is crucial in helping your body
rise to these challenges. There are numerous methods of supplementing glutathione levels in your body
including intravenously, a nebulized form, rectal suppositories, creams, and oral supplements. Each of
these supplements has their pros and cons.
The best way to supplement glutathione is intravenously. However, that’s very expensive and time-
consuming. The nebulized form of glutathione, in which it is inhaled as a fine mist, primarily increases
levels in the lungs for a period of time.8 Rectal suppositories of glutathione are also an option. This method
of absorption does avoid what is called the “first-pass effect” because it allows glutathione to be absorbed
directly into the systemic circulation, while bypassing the digestive system, yet it’s not a pleasant way to
take a supplement. The cream form simply is slowly and poorly absorbed. Most of these require a
prescription and may even need to be created at a compounding pharmacy.
That leaves oral glutathione products and unfortunately, most of these dietary supplements just don’t work.
They oxidize and break down long before they have a chance to be absorbed in your gut. I have found that
not even liposomal glutathione makes it to your cells in levels that can actually benefit you.
My acetylated glutathione comes in the most bioavailable form available on the market. The
acetylation process and microcluster molecular structure — the most advanced available — ensure that it
won’t break down before your body has a chance to use it and that it is in the right form to actually be
absorbed.
What is microcluster? It is the process of using really small particles to deliver supplements to specific
types of cells. Particles are structured to be drawn to certain cells or configurations while leaving other
cells alone.9
My acetylated glutathione supports energy production like no other supplement can. Glutathione is
critical for coordinating the activity of antioxidants in your cells. The power of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and
even the free radical fighters CoQ10 and Ubiquinol are all coordinated by appropriate glutathione levels.
Ensure your body has enough of this critical detoxifier for your optimal health with a diet that supports
glutathione production and by supplementation.
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