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.
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