Glutathione, known as the "master antioxidant," is a tripeptide made of glycine, glutamic acid, and cysteine. It supports detoxification and reduces oxidation in the body.
It helps with detoxification by supporting the removal of toxins. More specifically, glutathione helps remove toxins in 4 different ways.
Chemotherapy Glutathione supplementation may lower cancer risk but could make cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy drugs during treatment.
Excessive alcohol consumption is, without a doubt, the number one thing we can control that would contribute to impaired glutathione production and liver damage.
When taking glutathione, avoid foods containing syrups like high fructose corn syrup and processed foods with artificial ingredients and preservatives.
While not advising against medication use, it's acknowledged that some prescription drugs and pain relievers, like Tylenol, can strain the liver.
In nutrition coaching, we often suggest combining glutathione with binders such as Cellcore Biotoxin Binder or Quicksilver Scientific Ultra Binder.
Preserving glutathione integrity in the harsh gut environment is challenging. While digestive enzymes may benefit some, they can degrade glutathione before absorption.
Similar to digestive enzymes however, it is best to avoid taking glutathione at the same time to avoid it being broken down in the stomach before being absorbed in the intestines.