Posts Categorized: Free Radicals

Glutathione Detoxifies Harmful Substances in Cigarette Smoke

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Glutathione is highly concentrated in the epithelial lining fluid of the lungs. It helps protect against inhaled oxidants. Glutathione’s response to cigarette smoke was examined in mice. After cigarette exposure, the levels of GSH were depleted by almost 50%. Glutathione adapted to the smoke by increasing its levels within the epithelial lining fluid. Irritation from… Read more »

Glutathione in Parkinson’s Treatment

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Glutathione does not treat the cause of Parkinson’s disease, but helps improve the symptoms and limits the action of free radicals. The free radicals degenerate the cells in the mid part of the brain, which decreases the amount of dopamine. Glutathione does not raise the amount of dopamine, but it allows the dopamine within the… Read more »