What is Glutathione and its application?

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1. What is Glutathione?

Glutathione is a substance produced naturally by the liver. It is also found in fruits, vegetables, and meat. This is an endogenous tripetide, considered a storehouse of antioxidants, occurring in all animal cells and synthesized from cells by three amines, including cysteine, glutamic and glycine. All are made in the liver and are present throughout the body.

2. Effects of Glutathione

As we all know, when it comes to Glutathione, people immediately think of the beauty benefits of this nutrient. Therefore, the first effect of Glutathione must be mentioned is the perfect anti-aging skin. Glutathione is seen as a warrior that protects cells. By combating radiation damage that can occur in the skin, retina, and cornea, Glutathione helps delay the signs of aging.

In addition, due to the massive production of free radicals, our body becomes rapidly aging, Glutathione helps to neutralize free radicals. The amount of Glutathione rapidly declines when entering our 20s, depending on whether we have to be exposed to a lot of toxic, polluted environments or not. Therefore, in order to slow down the natural aging process as well as aging due to environmental impacts, to help us look young and full of life, it is necessary to maintain an adequate amount of Glutathione in the body.
In addition to the beauty benefits, Glutathione also has the effect of eliminating toxins from the body. If we do not get rid of harmful free radicals and toxins that come from the food we eat every day, air pollution and countless other dangers, the aging process will accelerate and make the body more susceptible to damage. more vulnerable when certain diseases appear. Meanwhile, excreting toxins, free radicals and heavy metals from the body is the function of Glutathione. In other words, Glutathione acts as a protective shield for the body and helps the body to detoxify.
Glutathione helps you reduce stress and regenerate energy. By getting Glutathione from our diet, we can help reduce the effects of stress. Glutathione helps you sleep better at night, so you feel more energized and productive. In addition, your body can recover from strenuous activities such as professional sports, strenuous physical labor, etc. while maintaining a high level of Glutathione thanks to its pain-relieving effect. muscle tolerance of Glutathione.
In addition to the above effects, Glutathione also strengthens the immune system. Studies have shown that decreased levels of Glutathione are strongly associated with disease, as can be seen in patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, or in other diseases. less serious like the flu, cough or other common illness. We will reduce the harmful effects of viruses and bacteria when the amount of Glutathione in the body is maintained at a high level.

Some studies suggest that Glutathione can also prevent age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Because Glutathione is always maintained at a low level in the body, resulting in a decrease in Glutathione levels, so when bacteria and viruses attack, they cannot mobilize enough Glutathione to protect the body and are eliminated from the body. body by infections.
Glutathione is also considered the master of all antioxidants. Glutathione attracts all harmful substances, such as free radicals and heavy metals, and removes them from the body. Glutathione also supports the functions of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), Alpha lipoic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E which slow down the aging process and can help prevent serious illness when taken orally.
One of the most widely known effects of Glutathione is its ability to improve skin health. Skin whitening creams and lotions containing Glutathione help fight the signs of aging. The part that is most exposed to bacteria or external pollution is the skin, so this is the first place to fight infection and disease, which is why the skin needs a large amount of Glutathione. to help with anti-aging. Our skin is also the first to suffer when our bodies are damaged, so the biggest threats to youthful and healthy skin are free radicals and oxidation.
Through the mechanism, by interfering with the metabolism and preventing the activity of tyrosinase enzyme, helping to reverse the synthesis of light melanin pigment instead of synthesis of dark melanin pigment, Glutathione whitens the skin. whole body, enhancing the production of light melanin pigment and blocking the production of melanin (black melanin), resulting in gradually whiter and more even-toned skin.

Currently, in order to be easily absorbed through the stomach and intestines in the most sustainable way, medicine still recommends that we use the superior form L-Glutathione, also known as reduced Glutathione (GSH) to maximize the effect. effectiveness of Glutathione. It is recommended to use oral tablets containing Glutathione in combination with Alpha Lipoic acid (ALA) to enhance the effectiveness of body whitening effectively, sustainably and safely.

3. How to use Glutathione

For adults, Glutathione is considered safe when taken by mouth, inhaled, or injected into a muscle or vein. Almost no side effects appear.
For pregnant and lactating women, there is not enough information available on the use of glutathione during pregnancy and lactation. Therefore, use only when prescribed by a doctor.
Do not inhale glutathione if you have asthma. It may increase some of the symptoms caused by asthma.
Health professionals may use glutathione intravenously (by IV) along with chemical cancer treatments (chemotherapy) to reduce some unwanted side effects.
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