Posts Categorized: Toxicity

Glutathione Detoxifies Harmful Substances in Cigarette Smoke

Posted

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 and Mercury Detoxification

Posted

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 »

Autoimmune Disorders and Glutathione

Posted

Autoimmune disorders occur when the body’s immune system turns on itself and mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. Autoimmune disorders may result in: – The destruction of healthy body tissue – Abnormal organ growth – Changes in organ function   A person may have more than one autoimmune disorder simultaneously. Also, it is not uncommon… Read more »

Acetaminophen Poisoning and Glutathione

Posted

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 »

Diabetic Neuropathy (DN) and Glutathione

Posted

Diabetes and its compilations are caused by many factors. Antioxidant substances can be used to protect the body’s naturally occurring neurons. When used as an antioxidant enzyme, glutathione protects tissues from the oxidative damage experienced in Type 1 diabetes and it’s complications. Diabetic Neuropathy (DN) is a secondary complication of diabetes that specifically attacks the… Read more »

Diabetic Nephropathy and Glutathione

Posted

Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetes that causes kidney disease and damage. In diabetics, nephrons, the filtering structures that make up kidneys, slowly scar and thicken over time. This results in kidney leakage and albumin (a protein) to pass into the urine. Often, the damage happens 5 to 10 years before any symptoms present…. Read more »