Glutathione (pronounced 'glue-ta-thigh-on'), or GSH, is three uniquely bound amino acids (peptides) used by the human body to protect against chemical and environmental threats.
GSH stands for Glutathione with a Sulfur / Hydrogen bond which unites the molecular structure of the three amino acids.
“The secret of its power is the sulfur (SH) chemical groups it contains. Sulfur is a sticky, smelly molecule. It acts like fly paper and all the bad things in the body stick onto it, including free radicals and toxins like mercury and other heavy metals.”Mark Hyman, MD
Glutathione is uniquely capable of serving the body’s challenges and then replacing itself. GSH functions as a tool for the body’s defense of both acute and chronic health challenges.
For optimal health and well-being, many medical and scientific sources are touting benefits of raising and maintaining Glutathione levels in the body, specially starting at age 20.
“If you have a chronic disease, most serious chronic diseases are associated with low levels of Glutathione. If you have diabetes, if you’ve gone through cancer, if you’re struggling with a serious infection that may indicate that you are depleting your Glutathione.” Dr. David Katz, Founding (1998) Director of
Yale University's Prevention Research Center
Yale University's Prevention Research Center
“GSH (Glutathione) is one of the most extensively studied chemicals of the human body and its decline with aging and disease and disease risk is well established. GSH is needed both for maintenance of normal metabolism and for defense against a range of disease and toxicity mechanisms.” Dean P. Jones, Ph.D. Natural Medicine Journal
Most Glutathione is stored in the liver, which is also where most of its detoxifying action takes place.
Glutathione plays a significant protective role as a powerful antioxidant by guarding against oxidative damage throughout the body.
Stressful Lifestyle
Toxic Chemicals
Environmental Exposures
Chronological Aging
Nutritional Imbalances
Illness
Immune System Response
Disease
The stomach acids break down and separate the amino acids causing them to be ineffective as Glutathione
Intravenous supplements are effective, but they are extremely expensive (one average places them upwards of $900 per procedure), it has a short life span due to degradation (the molecule is too large for proper absorption).
It may also carry side effects such as a dependence of the procedure.
Unfortunately, most manufacturing processes destroy Glutathione and can contain PEGs, Hormone Disruptors, Phthalates, Fragrances, DMAE and other toxic chemicals.
Ensure all ingredients are toxic-free, so you won’t be harmed by additives.
Research how the GHS is protected and stabilized.
The best products will be produced under a Nitrogen Blanket. When Glutathione is protected from exposure to oxygen through multiple encapsulation processes, it will minimize the degradation that can occur when applied to the skin.