Glutathione411 » Diabetes https://glutathione411.org/articles Glutathione Info Mon, 03 Aug 2015 20:00:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Diabetic Retinopathy and Glutathione https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/21/diabetic-retinopathy-and-glutathione/ https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/21/diabetic-retinopathy-and-glutathione/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2014 02:35:56 +0000 http://glutathione411.com/articles/?p=38 Read more »]]> Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that causes damage to the blood vessels of the retina. This complication may occur in anyone with types 1 or 2 diabetes. Factors contributing to the development of diabetic retinopathy include the length of time a patient has diabetes and the amount of control the patient has over their blood sugar. Commonly occurring in both eyes, it is not unusual to have early stages of the disease and not know it.

Studies show that glutathione (GSH) levels are significantly lower in patients and rats with diabetic retinopathy. Scientists believe that this GSH deficiency is significant in the manifestation of diabetes mellitus and, over time, the development of the complication diabetic retinopathy.

 

http://www.nature.com/eye/journal/v14/n5/abs/eye2000193a.html

]]> https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/21/diabetic-retinopathy-and-glutathione/feed/ 0 Diabetic Neuropathy (DN) and Glutathione https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/19/diabetic-neuropathy-dn-and-glutathione/ https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/19/diabetic-neuropathy-dn-and-glutathione/#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2014 02:51:03 +0000 http://glutathione411.com/articles/?p=36 Read more »]]> 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 nerves. Symptoms may include impaired senses and extreme pain.

Studies show that when diabetic patients were supplemented with glutathione neurological changes were prevented. Researchers conclude that glutathione supplementation provides a stronger neuroprotective affect that than glutamine and significantly reduces oxidative stress. Glutathione supplementation may prohibit the development of DN.

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23021798

]]> https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/19/diabetic-neuropathy-dn-and-glutathione/feed/ 0 Diabetic Nephropathy and Glutathione https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/19/diabetic-nephropathy-and-glutathione/ https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/19/diabetic-nephropathy-and-glutathione/#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2014 02:45:05 +0000 http://glutathione411.com/articles/?p=34 Read more »]]> 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.

Patients with advanced nephropathy may experience the following symptoms:

  • Chronic feeling of illness and fatigue
  • Poor apatite
  • Swelling in the legs
  • Headaches
  • Nausea and Vomiting

Recent studies have looked at the role of oxidative stress in the progression of kidney impairment and diabetic nephropathy. Researchers found that glutathione (GSH) significantly suppressed one of the markers of oxidative stress in diabetic nephropathy patients. Scientists conclude that GSH supplementation treatment can potentially be used to reduce diabetic complications in nephropathy patients.

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11983810

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000494.htm

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