Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Brief overview of Glutathione

The sheer amount of information on Glutathione is literally overwhelming. Due to the clinical terminology many of these documents are written in.

A brief overview of Glutathione:

Glutathione is a tri-peptide composed of three amino acids: Cysteine, Glutamic Acid and Glycine.

Glutathione and the enzymes it forms, such as GSH peroxidase, are essential to all life and are found in tissues of virtually all plants and animals. GSH is present in all human cells, with the highest levels found in the liver, the lenses of the eyes, pancreas, spleen and kidneys.

Glutathione acts as a powerful antioxidant, a key protector against all types of pollution and is effective in preventing aging. It protects DNA and RNA from free-radical damage.

Glutathione also protects against cellular peroxidation caused by exposure to pesticides, plastics, benzene and carbon tetrachloride, as well as heavy metals, cigarette smoke, smog, drugs, solvents, dyes, phenols and nitrates.

Glutathione works to inhibit the formation of free radicals, dangerous agents that suppress the immune system and promote the formation of mutagens and carcinogens. Free radicals also speed up the aging process, and it is due to this antioxidant activity that Glutathione is considered useful in the prevention and treatment of a wide range of degenerative diseases.

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