L-Glutathione

Glutathione is composed of Cysteine, Glycine and Glutamic Acid, defining it as a tripeptide.

It comes in two forms; reduced glutathione (L-Glutathione) being the active form, and oxidised Glutathione (GSSG) being the inactive form, which is recycled.

Almost every living thing on Earth contains glutathione on a cellular level. It is the most abundant and potent antioxidant in humans, plants, and animals.

Glutathione plays a critical role in various essential bodily processes, including gene expression, cell signalling and proliferation.

However, Glutathione's most potent function is its antioxidant properties and abilities. Glutathione is often referred to as the “master antioxidant” because it increases and regenerates other antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and CoQ10.

Glutathione also protects your mitochondria, promoting cell energy production. There is a mitochondria in every cell, which converts nutrients into energy.

However, when cells become damaged beyond repair, cell death occurs. Glutathione fights against cell damage caused by organic toxins and free radicals.

Those who are glutathione deficient or low in glutathione should consider supplementation.

Declining glutathione levels are often caused by:

• Ageing
• UV radiation and toxin exposure
• Chronic stress
• Excessive alcohol and smoking
• Poor diet

Therefore if you do not feel as though your lifestyle is up to scratch or experience a lot of stress, your glutathione levels will likely have taken a dip.

Additionally, those with medical conditions, such as Diabetes, COPD and Neurodegenerative Diseases can experience low glutathione levels.

Those who exercise regularly would also benefit from L-Glutathione, as exercise causes oxidative stress which generates free radicals. Glutathione plays a vital role in combating cell damage.