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The Importance of Glutathione

A Glutathione Molecule

GLUTATHIONE (GSH), a naturally occurring protein, is called a peptide. It is composed of three amino acids: glycine, glutamine and cysteine. Cysteine contains sulfur and gives glutathione its sulfuric aroma. It also plays a major role in glutathione’s antioxidant and detoxification functions.

Glutathione functions to:
Protect cells against free radicals that cause oxidation damage
Neutralize/remove toxins
Enhance immune function
Regulate protein and DNA growth

Glutathione, with its anti-inflammatory properties, is considered a “key antioxidant” in the functioning of cells. Antioxidant means it helps prevent oxidative stress.

OXIDATIVE STRESS
Oxidation in the outside world is the chemical mechanism that causes rust. Inside the body oxidation damage, called oxidative stress, causes damage to the proteins that keep the cells and their membranes running. Oxidative stress refers to toxins produced inside the body, free radicals, and those from without, which are caused by the environment. Glutathione plays a critical role in defending cells again oxidative stress.

GLUTATHIONE DEFICIENCY
Glutathione deficiency plays an important role in the aging process and in many disease states.