Woman NewsAre You Using Glutathione?
I would like to tell you about a precursor Glutathione supplement, N-acetyl-cysteine, NAC. Glutathione is produced in every cell in your body and you cannot get it through a supplement, since it is too large to pass through your intestinal walls. Your body produces it by using up the amino acid cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine. The supplement NAC provides cysteine which is used by your body to produce Glutathione.
So why is Glutathione important? Glutathione is called the master antioxidant. Without it you can not live a long healthy life. In your cells, it neutralizes all free radicals and toxins that are created when your cells creates energy in the mitochondria.
Your liver has a high concentration of Glutathione which it uses to neutralize toxins and to eliminate them by producing bile. Here are more benefits of having high levels of Glutathione in your body:
Stops the buildup of oxidized fats that can deposit on artery walls
Protects your vision from glaucoma and cataract
Improves your immune system
Helps convert carbohydrates in to energy
Neutralizes free radicals throughout the body
Helps prevent nervous and mental disorders
Reduces inflammation due to free radicals and helps reduce asthma, arthritis, or muscle pain
Neutralizes air pollutants that we breathe
Increases your energy level
Recently, I had an experience on the effective power of the precursor Glutathione, NAC. My wife had been suffering from muscle pain just above the knee. For the pass 2 years, it had been getting worse. Because she coordinates events, she has to walk and stand a lot and this lead to a lot of pain when the night is over.
I have tried every type of natural pain killer I know of and still got no relief. She went to chiropractors and doctors and they found nothing in their X-rays. They recommend cortisol shots but typically using these shots would worsen her condition then they would recommend surgery.
It just happened that I have a supplement that was a precursor to Glutathione sitting on my table for 5 month that I was going to evaluate. So I told my wife to try it out for a couple of weeks. On the first day, her pain went away for a couple of hours but came back. After a week of use, her pain was gone and after 2 weeks it was gone for sure and she could move her knee any which way without any pain. This particular supplement was quite expensive, around $77 dollars for a month"s supply, so I purchase some NAC, which is also a precursor to Glutathione for $16. After two month, and switching over to NAC she still has no pain.
I was amazed since I struggled for years looking for a cure for her pain and final found it in a natural supplement that was sitting on my desk for 5 months.
Aside from using a supplement, you can also eat the following foods to increase your Glutathione levels:
all fruits and vegetables
Acorn squash, asparagus, okra
Avocado, potato
cantaloupe, grapefruit, orange, peach, spinach, strawberries, tomato, watermelon, and zucchini
broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, and parsley
lean meats, eggs, wheat germ, and whole grains
Cooking destroys Glutathione so eat produce raw or slightly steamed
Recommended dose is between 500 mg to 1800 mg. Start with one capsule of 500 - 600 mg and see how it works for you. Then add another capsule if you need it. You will have to experiment to see what you need to help you. When taking NAC also take 500 mg of Vitamin C and Lipoic Acid. Both these supplements help prevent Glutathione from become oxidized and ineffective and help to boost its levels.