What is Glutathione ?

Glutathione is considered to be the body’s most powerful antioxidant. It is naturally produced by the human body from three amino acids: glycine, glutamic acid, and cysteine. Glutathione works as a scavenger that neutralizes free radicals that create “oxidative stress,” which is like "rusting" of the body.

This oxidative stress" leads to cell damage, chronic disease, and aging. Having healthy glutathione levels lowers oxidative stress, reduces inflammation, and creates and repairs DNA. It is also necessary in mitochondrial function (energy production), and in having proper immune response. 

Some reasons for glutathione deficiency include environmental toxins, chronic stress, genetically modified foods, infections, overuse of antibiotics, injuries, poor nutrition, and aging. In today's world, we are constantly exposed to toxins despite our best efforts to avoid them which is why we need all of the help we can get!