Inflammation, Free Radicals, and Cytokines

Although acute Inflammation is an important immune system response, chronic inflammation has also been linked to many diseases, including heart disease. Besides the pro-Inflammation cytokines, Inflammation may be related to the overproduction of free radicals (Janeway CA et al 1999).

A free radical is an atom or group of atoms (i.e., a molecule) with unpaired electrons. Free radicals are extremely unstable and react easily with other molecules, thereby changing their chemical composition. Oxygen is especially susceptible to free radical formation. The free radicals derived from oxygen are known as reactive oxygen species, or oxidants.

When the body has increased levels of reactive oxygen species (i.e., when it is experiencing oxidative stress), widespread damage may result. At high concentrations free radicals can damage fats, proteins, and nucleic acids. They can also cause cell death, gene mutations, and cancer ( Moslen MT 1994). Several diseases may be the result of cellular and genetic damage caused by free radicals, including several immune disorders ( Moslen MT 1994).

In order to reduce the damage caused by elevated free radicals and cytokines (which are both part of the natural immune system), the body fights back by producing antioxidants and hormones such as cortisol to suppress the immune system (Grimble RF 1996). Antioxidants are valuable because they pair with unstable free radicals, thereby limiting the damage free radicals can inflict on other cells.

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Glutathione - MaxGXL

Supplements Containing Glutathione Alone Will NOT Increase The Body’s GSH Levels!It is pointless to purchase supplements that merely contain glutathione, because the digestive system breaks down ingested glutathione and it will not be absorbed into your system.

MaxGXL™ provides the proper nutrients needed to promote the body's own ability to manufacture and absorb glutathione. MaxGXL™ also aids in liver support by destroying environmental poisons helping the liver to function as the main production site and storehouse for glutathione.

THE MAX GXL is a PATENTED High Performance Formula which:
Dramatically Raises Your Energy Level
Slows Down The Aging Process
Strengthens Your Immune System
Fights Inflammation and Diseases of Aging
Improves Athletic Performance & Recovery
Detoxify Your Body

How much glutathione is enough?

Unfortunately, there is no Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for glutathione to indicate how much is enough.

One hundred milligrams each day is the usual recommended dosage for glutathione.

THE MAX GXL is a PATENTED High Performance Formula which:

Dramatically Raises Your Energy Level
Slows Down The Aging Process
Strengthens Your Immune System
Fights Inflammation and Diseases of Aging
Improves Athletic Performance & Recovery
Detoxifies Your Body

Substances that Boost Glutathione Levels and Protect Brain Cells

Taking Glutathione itself as a supplement does not boost cellular Glutathione levels, since it breaks down in the digestive tract before it reaches the cells.

However, intravenous Glutathione therapy and Glutathione precursors or dietary supplements are effective in boosting intracellular levels ofGlutathione.

Intravenous Glutathione Injections:
Intravenous Glutathione injections have been shown to produce amazing and rapid results, in patients with Parkinson's disease. Followingeven a single dosage of intravenous Glutathione, many of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease rapidly improve, often in as little as 15 minutes.

Glutathione Precursors:
In the Alzheimer's study conducted by Welsh GP, Andrew McCaddon, adding theGlutathione precursor, N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) to a protocol thatlowered homocysteine levels by simple supplementation with B12 and folate, resulted in prompt, striking, and sustained clinical improvement in nearly all the patients.

Cucurmin (turmeric):
Studies have shown that the Indian curry spice, cucurmin, has neuroprotective effects because of its ability to induce the enzyme, hemeoxygenase-1(HO-1), which protects neurons exposed to oxidant stress. Treatment of brain cells called astrocytes, with curcumin, increases expression of HO-1 protein as well as Glutathione S-transferase.

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Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2003 Mar-Apr;11(2):246-9
Can Curry Protect Against Alzheimer's?; American Physiological Society (APS) Press Release; 16-Apr-2004

Glutathione's three major roles in the body are summarized by the letters A-B-C.
- Anti-oxidant- Blood Booster- Cell Detoxifier


THE MAX GXL is a PATENTED High Performance Formula which:
Dramatically Raises Your Energy Level
Slows Down The Aging Process
Strengthens Your Immune System
Fights Inflammation and Diseases of Aging
Improves Athletic Performance & Recovery
Detoxifies Your Body

Glutathione ability to slow the aging process

Studies at the Louisville School of Medicine have clearly shown that Glutathione possesses the unique ability to slow the aging process.

While Glutathione aids in the protection of all cells and membranes, a study at Harvard Medical School found that Glutathione is especially able to enhance immune system cells, protecting against damage from radiation and helping to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and x-rays and alcohol.

As a detoxifier of metals and drugs, Glutathione also aids in the treatment of blood and liver disorders.

As individuals grow older, Glutathione levels drop, and the ability to detoxify free radicals decreases.

It can protect against cadmium, copper, and acetaminophen (the active agent in Tylenol) toxicity. Glutathione aids the liver in detoxification, slows the aging process, helps the cardiovascular and immune systems, and is helpful in preventing or treating many other health conditions.

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Some Symptoms of Excess Toxins in the Body

If you don't help these toxins in removing out of the body, you can become prone to flu, colds and cough, or allergies. Or you might feel unusually fatigued, sluggish or drowsy after lunch, or lose your appetite.

Sharp headaches, dizziness, mild tremors in the limbs, and unexplained muscle aches, especially in the calf, can also be symptoms. Your tongue may be coated, and your throat may be sore.

The skin can be less radiant, heavier, more oily. You may also find that you break out more often, are more prone to sunburn, and have dry patches on your skin.

Answer: Detoxify

Helping Your Body Detoxify

How do you help the body with its own cleaning? While most detox herbal products purify the colon and the digestive tract, it is helpful to choose a holistic formula that does more, such as cleansing the liver and blood, purifying the sweat glands and the organs of elimination, preventing buildup of toxins in the fat and muscle tissues, and paving the way for more energy, health and vitality.

• The three ways that toxins are removed from your body are through your sweat, urine, and bowel movements. Therefore you want to do everything you can to keep those systems healthy and in good working order.
• A strong immune system can protect you somewhat from the toxins that you’re exposed to
• Your liver is the organ that filters toxins and decides what will be removed from your body. Clearly, you want a liver that is healthy enough to make the distinction between what is “waste” and what is “not waste.”
• Some people are low on or lacking certain nutrients, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, co-enzymes, etc. that are necessary for optimal health. It can often be a good idea to take supplements to correct these deficiencies and your doctor can help you to determine what you should be taking.
• Since our emotional well-being has a profound effect on our physical health, always try to keep your stress level low and take time to relax regularly

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