41: Glutathione-What is it and how to increase it

If you want to know how to feel good and age well, today’s episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about the number one antioxidant to increase for anti-aging: glutathione. Glutathione health benefits range from supporting radiant, glowing skin to reducing inflammation and fostering healthy detoxification.

This is our favorite antioxidant, and in this episode, we’re sharing natural ways you can get more of it. If you want to live your best life, you gotta get glutathione.

Glutathione is critical for detoxification and optimal health.

“It’s the [body’s] most important antioxidant because it’s within the cell.” – Gustavo Bounous, MD, retired professor of surgery at McGill University

Why is glutathione so important?

Supports liver and gallbladder detoxification and optimal function
Inhibits cancer progression
Supports growth and repair of every cell
May improve insulin sensitivity
Reduces inflammation and risk of chronic disease
Boosts healthy immune system function; promotes T-Cells
Increases energy
Slows down aging process
Supports radiant glowing skin
Reduces muscle and joint pain

Risks Factors of Low Glutathione

High levels of stress
Rapid aging
Conventional lifestyle
Nsaid use (Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Feldene etc.) and even Tylenol depletes glutathione levels

How to Increase Glutathione Nationally

Foods

Whey protein
Sulfuric foods (arugula, bok choy, broccoli, brussels, sprouts, cabbage, good greens powder)
Foods high in selenium (yellow-fin tuna, brazil nuts, canned sardines, grass-fed beef, turkey, chicken, eggs, spinach, dark chocolate/cacao)
Foods rich in Vitamins C & E (oranges, kale, red peppers, strawberries, grapefruit, almonds, spinach, sweet potato, avocado, sunflower seeds, good olive oil)
Organ meats (beef liver)

Glutathione Supplement

Lactobacillus Fermentum ME-3 (probiotic strain found to synthesize glutathione)
Herbs (dandelion, burdock, goldenrod, milk thistle)
L-Glutathione, Lipoic Acid, or Vitamin C – Liposomal form is the best! Because it can cross blood-brain barrier, increase bioavailability and nourish cell membranes
Zinc
Magnesium
Mangenese
Methylated Folate
Chromium
B12
Phosphorous
Vitamin D
L-Glutamine
Turmeric
Cardamom
Quercetin
Green Tea
Cacao