Glutathione411 » Oxidative Stress https://glutathione411.org/articles Glutathione Info Mon, 03 Aug 2015 20:00:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Glutathione Seems to Alleviate Symptoms of Depression https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/30/glutathione-seems-to-alleviate-symptoms-of-depression/ https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/30/glutathione-seems-to-alleviate-symptoms-of-depression/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2014 04:14:43 +0000 http://glutathione411.com/articles/?p=104 Read more »]]> Depression is characterized by severe emotional despondency and dejection felt over a period of time and accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy. Common symptoms include difficulty with remembering things or making decisions, setting priorities, planning, and taking action. Free radical oxidative stress is one of the main causes of the mechanisms that contribute to depression. Glutathione is a new way to treat the condition. The results of a clinical trial published in a 2008 issue of “Biological Psychiatry” showed that taking 1 gram of N-acetyl cysteine as a supplement twice daily for 24 weeks increases glutathione levels in the body and helped alleviate depressive symptoms.

 

 

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18534556

]]> https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/30/glutathione-seems-to-alleviate-symptoms-of-depression/feed/ 0 Glutathione’s Role in Alzheimer’s https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/30/glutathiones-role-in-alzheimers/ https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/30/glutathiones-role-in-alzheimers/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2014 03:33:16 +0000 http://glutathione411.com/articles/?p=87 Read more »]]> Oxidative stress plays a key role in tissue damage within the brain. Brain tissue is more susceptible to free radical damage than other tissues throughout the body. GSH levels are low in the Hippocampus (short-term memory) and Cerebral Cortex (cognitive learning) of the brain. High levels of glutathione may help prevent the loss of ability to function and increase in infections.

 

 

 

http://www.americanhealthcarefoundation.org/Alzheimers-md/GSH.cfm

]]> https://glutathione411.org/articles/2014/10/30/glutathiones-role-in-alzheimers/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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