Posts Categorized: Liver Detox

Alcoholism and Glutathione Depletion

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Alcoholism can cause damage to the lungs. The relationship between alcohol abuse and the lungs is indirect unlike the relationship between alcohol abuse and the liver. Lungs are dependent on glutathione for protection against oxidative damage. Chronic alcohol abuse causes glutathione levels to be depleted about 80-90% within the alveolar spaces. This dramatic decrease damages… Read more »

Glutathione and Mercury Detoxification

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Mercury poisoning is a type of heavy metal poisoning caused by exposure to mercury or its chemical compounds. Mercury occurs in several forms, all of which can produce toxic effects in high enough doses. In our industrialized world exposure to mercury happens every day. Common sources of mercury poisoning include mercury based dental fillings, seafood, vaccinations, and pollution from coal-burning power… Read more »

Acetaminophen Poisoning and Glutathione

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Tylenol (Acetaminophen) poisoning happens when someone takes more than the suggested dose. The recommended dose is 4000 mg daily. While considered safe in medicinal doses, at larger doses, acetaminophen can be fatal. Nearly half of all cases of acute liver failure in the United States and England can be attributed to acetaminophen poisoning. Symptoms of… Read more »