Showing posts with label lung diseases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lung diseases. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Curcumin (Turmeric)

Treatment of brain cells called astrocytes, with the Indian curry spice, curcumin (turmeric) has been found to increase expression of the glutathione S-transferase and protect neurons exposed to oxidant stress.

Glutathione in Health and Disease

It is believed that glutathione has an important role to play in the prevention and treatment of disease.

It may in the future be considered as important to health as an alkaline diet, exercise and alkaline lifestyle.

Clinical tests show that raised glutathione levels may address some of the eight major health issues of our time. '

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N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC)

Food sources and dietary supplements that help boost glutathione levels naturally.

N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC)

It is derived from the amino acid L-Cysteine, and acts as a precursor of glutathione.

NAC is quickly metabolized into glutathione once it enters the body.

It has been proven in numerous scientific studies and clinical trials, to boost intracellular production of glutathione, and is approved by the FDA for treatment of accetaminophen overdose.

Because of glutathione mucolytic action, NAC is commonly used in the treatment of lung diseases like cystic fibrosis, bronchitis and asthma.

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