Thursday, June 11, 2009

Glutathione Articles

Glutathione has been studied/researched for many years. The research in this section has been conducted on various forms of glutathione in different deficiency states.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

GLUTATHIONE


What Are Some Possible Benefits of Glutathione?

Glutathione is a naturally occurring molecule made up of three different amino acids. In humans, glutathione is made in the liver. Although some foods contain glutathione (and many oral glutathione dietary supplements are available), research suggests that glutathione is probably not well absorbed when taken by mouth.

People claim that glutathione is beneficial for preventing and/or treating a variety of different conditions, such as:

>Alcoholism
>Alzheimer's disease
>Anemia in people undergoing dialysis
>Asthma
>Cancer
>Cataracts
>Chemotherapy toxicity (the toxic side effects of chemotherapy treatment)
>Chronic fatigue syndrome
>Diabetes
>Glaucoma
>Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis)
>High cholesterol
>HIV and AIDS
>Liver disease, including hepatitis
>Lung diseases, including cystic fibrosis
>Male infertility
>Parkinson's disease.

People also claim that glutathione can help slow the aging process, "detoxify" the body, and whiten the skin.

An Introduction to Glutathione Drug Interactions

Even though it is a dietary supplement (not a "drug"), glutathione can potentially interact with a few substances. Some of the substances that may lead to glutathione interactions include:

>Acetaminophen (Tylenol and many other non-prescription and prescription medications) The body uses glutathione to detoxify a toxic metabolite of acetaminophen. Glutathione is "used up" in the chemical reaction, and it is possible that taking acetaminophen (especially in large doses) could counteract the benefits of glutathione.
>Alcohol
A chronic use of alcohol depletes the body's glutathione and could potentially counteract the benefits of glutathione.

Glutathione Drug Interactions

Acetaminophen and alcohol can negatively interact with glutathione. Drug interactions with glutathione may counteract the benefits of glutathione, decreasing its ability to detoxify certain chemicals in the body. To avoid this complication, you should talk to your healthcare provider about the possible interactions that may apply to you.

Glutathione and Pregnancy

Glutathione may not be safe for pregnant women. Even though glutathione is produced naturally in the human body, it does not automatically mean that it is safe for use during pregnancy. Because there is very little information available regarding glutathione and pregnancy, it is probably a good idea to avoid glutathione supplements if you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant.

An Overview of Glutathione and Pregnancy

Glutathione is an antioxidant molecule that is naturally produced by the human body. It is also available as a dietary supplement. At this time, it is not known if glutathione supplements are safe for use during pregnancy.

Is Glutathione Safe During Pregnancy?

There is no evidence to suggest that glutathione is safe (or unsafe) for pregnant women. Even though glutathione is a substance that is naturally produced by the human body, it does not automatically mean that it is safe for use during pregnancy. Many naturally occurring human substances are dangerous for use during pregnancy. Until more information is available, it may be a good idea to avoid glutathione supplements if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, unless your healthcare provider recommends that you take glutathione for a specific medical reason.

General Glutathione Dosage Information

Some considerations for people taking glutathione include:

>Because the manufacturing of dietary supplements (such glutathione) is not closely regulated, it is important to choose a trustworthy manufacturer for glutathione supplements. It is a good idea to look for the "USP" symbol, as this means that the supplement has been tested and contains the right ingredients in the right amounts. For glutathione that is inhaled or injected, it is important to choose a competent and qualified pharmacy to make such products (as they are not available commercially).

>Glutathione is popular among practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine. As should be done with all healthcare providers, it is important to choose a complementary or alternative medicine practitioner who is qualified and reputable.

>If you have any chronic health problems or take any prescription medications, it is probably a good idea to check with your healthcare provider before taking glutathione.

>If you are unsure about anything related to your dosage or glutathione dosing in general, please talk with your healthcare provider.

Reasonable Dosing for Glutathione

When taken by mouth, most glutathione dosages range from 50 mg to 600 mg. However, it should be noted that research suggests that glutathione is not significantly absorbed into the body when taken by mouth (so it is likely that no dose of glutathione taken by mouth is effective). When inhaled, a dose of 600 mg twice daily has been recommended. When given as an intramuscular injection, a dose of 600 mg every day or every other day has been suggested by some clinical studies. A few studies that have used glutathione intravenously (IV) have used doses based on body surface area (a measure calculated using your height and weight).

Glutathione Dosage

the safest and most effective dosage of glutathione has not yet been established, it is a good idea to follow the directions on the label of your particular glutathione product. Research indicates that taking glutathione by mouth may not be effective, as this substance is not well absorbed by the body when taken orally. However, typical glutathione dosages (based on some studies that have been done) range from 50 mg to 600 mg.

How to Make Glutathione Naturally Within the Body

There are several ways a body can manufacture glutathione. It is true it takes 3 amino acids for the body to manufacture glutathione but our bodies can take food, turn the foods into the substance to manufacture the 3 needed amino acids needed to manufacture glutathione. This is also the natural method for a body to create glutathione.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009


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Hepatic disease - Reduced Glutathione Tablets


Reduced Glutathione is also called GSH. It has been widely used in Japan and Italy market for decades. In clinical practices, GSH is mainly used as liver-protecting agents and adjunct of cancer treatment. YaoYou’s GSH has been a market leader in China for many years.
GSH is a tri-peptide compound consisting of glutamine, cysteine and glycine. As an endogenous substance, GSH plays an important role in the anti-oxidation system in human body.

The Science of Glutathione

Glutathione is a small molecule found in almost every cell. It cannot enter most cells directly and therefore must be made inside the cell, from its three constituent amino acids: glycine, glutamate and cysteine. The rate at which glutathione can be made depends on the availability of cysteine, which is relatively scarce in foodstuffs. Furthermore, the cysteine molecule has a sulfur-containing portion which gives the whole glutathione molecule its ‘biochemical activity’,

Glutathione General Information

Technically, Glutathione is a compound classified as a tripeptide, not an amino acid, but the body produces it from the amino acids cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine so it is commonly called an amino acid. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant stored largely in the liver where it is released into the bloodstream to protect while blood cells and maintain the integrity of red blood cells. It is necessary for carbohydrate metabolism and it exerts anti-aging effects by breaking down the oxidized fats that may contribute to atherosclerosis. The antioxidant properties also help recharge oxidized vitamin C so that the body may reuse it. Selenium is an essential part of many different forms of Glutathione that exist in the body. Also vitamins B6 and riboflavin are critical for helping maintain adequate levels of Glutathione within the body. The phytochemical limonene may boost the body's synthesis of a Glutathione-containing enzyme that has antioxidant properties which help detoxify chemicals. Limonene is found in citrus fruit peels, cherries, green foods (celery, fennel), soy products, and wheat. Several foods contain naturally occurring glutathione, including avocado, watermelon, asparagus, grapefruit, potato, acorn squash, strawberries, orange, tomato, cantaloupe, broccoli, okra, peach, zucchini, and spinach.

Glutathione Uses & Scientific Evidence For

Glutathione inhibits the formation of and offers protection from free radicals, which are known to cause cellular damage. As we age the Glutathione levels in our bodies decrease, resulting in a reduced ability to deactivate free radicals. Glutathione protects individual cells and the tissues of the arteries, brain, heart, immune cells, kidneys, lenses of the eyes, liver, lungs and skin from oxidant damage. It can minimize some of the damage caused by tobacco smoking, and damage to the liver caused by alcohol. In addition, Glutathione protects the body against exposure to radiation and cancer chemotherapy. It is also a detoxifier of heavy metals and drugs and aids in the treatment of blood and liver disorders. Glutathione helps support the immune system and is required for replication of the lymphocyte immune cells. Scientists speculate that consuming increased amounts of antioxidants such as Glutathione early in life may promote longevity and reduce chronic disease. Ongoing research is being done on the potential benefits of Glutathione for several conditions including cancer, heart disease, memory loss, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's disease, cornea disorders, kidney dysfunction, eczema, liver disorders, poisoning by heavy metals, and immunodepression that occurs in diseases such as AIDS.

Glutathione Uses & Scientific Evidence For

Glutathione inhibits the formation of and offers protection from free radicals, which are known to cause cellular damage. As we age the Glutathione levels in our bodies decrease, resulting in a reduced ability to deactivate free radicals. Glutathione protects individual cells and the tissues of the arteries, brain, heart, immune cells, kidneys, lenses of the eyes, liver, lungs and skin from oxidant damage. It can minimize some of the damage caused by tobacco smoking, and damage to the liver caused by alcohol. In addition, Glutathione protects the body against exposure to radiation and cancer chemotherapy. It is also a detoxifier of heavy metals and drugs and aids in the treatment of blood and liver disorders. Glutathione helps support the immune system and is required for replication of the lymphocyte immune cells. Scientists speculate that consuming increased amounts of antioxidants such as Glutathione early in life may promote longevity and reduce chronic disease. Ongoing research is being done on the potential benefits of Glutathione for several conditions including cancer, heart disease, memory loss, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's disease, cornea disorders, kidney dysfunction, eczema, liver disorders, poisoning by heavy metals, and immunodepression that occurs in diseases such as AIDS.

Glutathione Safety & Interaction Information

A Glutathione deficiency can cause a lack of coordination, mental disorders, tremors, and difficulty maintaining balance.

Glutathione Dosage Information

Glutathione supplements can be quite expensive. Taking DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), N-acetylcysteine (NAC), L-cysteine, or L-methionine supplements can aid in the body’s production of Glutathione, which some studies suggest may be a better way to get the Glutathione the body needs rather than taking a Glutathione supplement. Amino acid supplements prefaced by the letter L, such as L-Glutathione, are more similar to the amino acids in the body than those that start with the letter D, with the exception of D-L phenylalanine, which treats chronic pain. Read product label directions before use.

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Glutathione Supplements & Products

L Glutathione, NOW Foods - 250mg - 60 Capsules
L-Glutathione is a tripeptide amino acid produced in the liver primarily from cysteine. L-Glutathione acts as a cellular antioxidant by inhibiting free radical proliferation.

What Is Glutathione?

"Glutathione is a very interesting, very small molecule that's [produced by the body and] found in every cell," says Gustavo Bounous, MD, director of research and development at Immunotec and a retired professor of surgery at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. "It's the [body's] most important antioxidant because it's within the cell."


Antioxidants -- the most well known of which are vitamins C and E -- are important for good health because they neutralize free radicals, which can build up in cells and cause damage. Because glutathione exists within the cells, it is in a prime position to neutralize free radicals. It also has potentially widespread health benefits because it can be found in all types of cells, including the cells of the immune system, whose job is to fight disease.


Glutathione occurs naturally in many foods, and people who eat well probably have enough in their diets, says Dean Jones, PhD, professor of biochemistry and director of nutritional health sciences at Emory University in Atlanta. Those with diets high in fresh fruits and vegetables and freshly prepared meats are most likely just fine. On the other hand, those with poor diets may get too little.

What Does Glutathione Do?

The strong antioxidant effect of glutathione helps keep cells running smoothly. Bounous and another glutathione expert, Jeremy Appleton, ND, say it also helps the liver remove chemicals that are foreign to the body, such as drugs and pollutants.

How Should Glutathione Be Taken?

Glutathione is probably not well absorbed into the body when taken by mouth. One way to get around that is to take it by vein. A more practical solution is to take the precursors -- that is, the molecules the body needs to make glutathione -- rather than glutathione itself. While there is no solid proof this works, the consensus among experts is that that doing so will increase the amount of glutathione in the cells.
Bounous has developed a glutathione-enhancing product called Immunocal, which is made up of glutathione precursors, mainly the amino acid cysteine.

Who Does Glutathione Help?

Animal and laboratory studies have demonstrated that glutathione has the potential to fight almost any disease, particularly those associated with aging, since free radical damage is the cause of many of the diseases of old age.
"Theoretically, there are many very strong arguments in favor of a therapeutic use of glutathione," says Appleton. "But when people have actually tried to use glutathione as an oral supplement, nasal spray, or intravenously, the results have been more of a preliminary nature. The amount of research on glutathione as a supplement ... is very limited."

What Are the Risks?

Overall, taking glutathione or its precursors in reasonable amounts appears to be quite safe, although it should be avoided in people with milk protein allergies and in those who have received an organ transplant. There is also some concern, however, about the safety of taking glutathione for the one condition for which there is the greatest evidence of its usefulness: cancer.
"People don't get concerned about these health-promoting [supplements] until they're in their 50s and 60s," says Emory's Dean Jones. At that point, they may already have the initial precancerous [cells]. Therefore, the supplements, just like they promote health in normal tissues, might promote health in the precancerous tissue."