Glutathione Food Sources
• fruits, vegetables, and meats are the best glutathione food sources
• there is actually some controversy about glutathione supplements since at least one study showed that a single high dose (3 grams) of glutathione did not result in increased plasma levels Eur J Clin Pharmacol 1992
• there is some debate about glutathione side effects – the bottom line is that if it doesn’t work as a supplement then why not avoid any potential side effects of glutathione by not taking it as a supplement
• a protein produced in the liver from amino acids
• is in every cell where it acts as a strong antioxidant to protect against damage
• very abundant in the body and a good antioxidant
• prolongs the activity of Vitamin E and regenerates it Can J Physiol Pharmacol
• helps detoxify heavy metals and drugs
• with selenium forms an enzyme that neutralizes hydrogen peroxide
• protects tissues of many organs
• some suggest the best way to increase it in body is with supplementation of N-acetyl l-cysteine (NAC)
• others have found that Vitamin C is probably even more effective at a lower cost and without the possible negative side effects of NAC Am J Clin Nutr 1993
Forms
Some suggest the best way to increase it in body is with supplementation of N-acetyl l-cysteine (NAC).
RDA
Not shown.
Dosage by Supplements
• Adults 100 mg N-acetyl l-cysteine/day
• Teens 30mg N-acetyl l-cysteine/day
• Children – not needed
Toxicity
Not known.
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