Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Dietary Supplements to Optimize Glutathione

Glutathione is primarily made by the body, but can be supplemented by diet. Supplements you can take to boost your body’s glutathione levels include:
· 1000 mg Vitamin C
· Natural Vitamin E
· Increased sulfur intake
· 500 mg n-acetyl cysteine
· 50-250mg glutathione

Notes: Your health practitioner may also suggest intravenous, intramuscular, or aerosol administration of glutathione supplements for increased effectiveness.

Some well-known causes of glutathione depletion are as follows:
1) Acidic lifestyle and diet
2) Air and Water pollution
3) Prescription and recreational drugs
4) Ultraviolet and Radiation from cells phones, computers, electrical cars,power lines, hair dryers, etc.
5) Emotional and physical stress
6) Injury, trauma or burns
7) Heavy metals
8) Cigarette smoke
9) Household chemicals
10) Acetaminophen poisoning
11) Exhaust from motor vehicles
12) Septic shock

Learn more about Glutathione (GSH) in Our Body click here

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