Glutathione boosters

Many health practitioners in Singapore know glutathione to be the "mother of all antioxidants" and the key to a long, healthy illness-free life. Glutathione is the substance our body sends out to repair, protect and renew itself. Think of each of the cells in our body as tiny engines, burning fuel to produce energy. The fuel-burning process creates waste products called "free radicals". These free radicals are unstable and corrosive, damaging healthy cells and creating abnormal ones. This oxidative stress increases with age, and leads to degenerative diseases: heart disease, memory problems, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, skin discoloration, all the conditions we associate with ageing. Other causes of oxidative stress include pollution, preservatives, toxins in food, too much red meat etc. Glutathione (and other antioxidants) neutralize oxidants, rendering them harmless, so they can be passed out of the body.

Glutathione production drops as we age, and the body's store gets depleted from dealing with illness, stress and pollutants. In severe cases, doctors may inject glutathione to assist the body's healing process, for instance after major surgery, an accident, or chemotherapy. Equally, in normal circumstances, we all can benefit from boosting our glutathione levels, enabling our body to fight off chronic disease, as well as slow down the ageing process and improve heart and blood circulation. Glutathione deficiency affects a large percentage of adults. It is particularly prevalent in those who are ill, smokers, drinkers and those with Alzheimers disease.

So why don't we just take glutathione? Unfortunately, taking a glutathione supplement orally won't work, as it gets broken down in the stomach. So we need to supply our bodies with the raw ingredients for it to make its own glutathione. These raw ingredients are the amino acids cysteine, glycine and glutamine. The best way to get all three in the correct ratio is from ultrapure, un-denatured whey powder. You also need to provide the optimal conditions for the conversion to take place. For this you need Alpha-Lipoic Acid, to encourage the body to recycle the Glutathione, and also TMG to clear away any harmful homocysteine. All these products are available exclusively at www.vitadeals.sg, Singapore's cheapest and best online supplement store!

Often referred to as the 'Mother of all Antioxidants', Glutathione is the most important nutrient found in our body. The benefits of glutathione range far and wide, and affect function of every system in our body. This naturally occuring antioxidant is found within every cell in our body, and therefore these supercharged molecules are spread throughout our body.

Also known as GSH (gamma-glutamylcysteinylglycine), Glutathione is a tri-peptide formed from three amino acids- cysteine, glycine and glutamic acid. It is involved as a co-enzyme in oxidation-reduction reactions, and is known to be the most potent detoxifying and antioxidant agent.

Glutathione is naturally produced by our body; though many people don't make enough to counteract the modern lifestyle factors like stress, pollution, overuse of pharmaceutical medications etc.

Benefits of glutathione- This amazing antioxidant provides a wide range of health benefits, ranging from enhanced immune system to improved mental performance and increased energy levels. Glutathione enables the lymphocytes (a type of white blood cells) to function efficiently. Lymphocytes are responsible for fighting infection and foreign bodies and protect body cells. It helps body protect and recycle antioxidants, which is essential for maintaining cellular health. Glutathione also revitalizes your skin, and clears away dark spots, "panda eyes", etc.

In case of glutathione deficiency, free radicals build up in our body and initiate the oxidation process. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, thereby protecting joints and other body parts from gradual chronic inflammation. One of the most important benefits of glutathione is liver detoxification. Glutathione levels can help improve liver cell health and function. Glutathione injections are also used by physicians to remove harmful toxins from patients' bodies. According to the free radical theory of aging, high levels of glutathione slow down the process of aging. This is because this antioxidant fights the free radicals that are responsible for cause ageing damage.

Food sources of glutathione- Fresh fruits and vegetables are the best sources of glutathione. Some of the plant-based sources include garlic, spinach, asparagus, cauliflower, okra, strawberries, walnuts, potatoes, squash and tomatoes. The best glutathione food source is a high-quality undenatured whey protein powder. You can also improve glutathione levels by consuming foods rich in cysteine and alpha lipoic acid.