Glutathione Articles

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NAC Helps Serious Mental Health Problems

N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) is an antioxidant that helps build cellular levels of glutathione, the primary antioxidant within cells that protects the cell from damage. Two new double blind placebo controlled studies show that NAC is quite helpful as a supportive treatment for both Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.

Read More: bipolar disorder, glutathione, NAC, Schizophrenia

Grapes Prevent Heart Damage

Grape seed extract works by multiple mechanisms to support your cardiovascular health. A new study shows that in addition to blood pressure lowering effects, grapes activate the key cellular antioxidant enzyme called glutathione – specifically resulting in less damage to the heart.

Read More: Cardio Helper, glutathione, grape seed extract, grapes, heart, Pycnogenols

L-Theanine Helps Memory, Prevents Beta Amyloid Induced Nerve Cell Death

L-theanine’s original claim to fame is as a relaxing nutrient. Taken before bed it can help you sleep. Taken during the day it can help you relax and focus. A new study significantly expands on the nerve benefits of L-theanine, showing that it can prevent the accumulation and biological adverse effects of peptide amyloid beta, the compound associated with progressive mental decline and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Grape Seed Extract Helps Type II Diabetic Patients

Individuals with Type II Diabetes are at particular high risk for cardiovascular disease. In a double-blinded randomized crossover trial 32 type II Diabetic patients were given 600 mg of grape seed extract or placebo each day for four weeks. The results were very positive as the researchers concluded that grape seed extract use in Type II Diabetics “may have a therapeutic role in decreasing cardiovascular risk.”

Read More: Cardio Helper, CRP, glutathione, grape seed extract, LeptiCardio Pack™, Performa Plus™, Pycnogenols, Skin Rejuvenator™, type 2 diabetes

Tylenol Linked to High Rates of Asthma in Children

There is an epidemic of asthma in American children. A new study of over 300,000 children is sounding alarm bells and indicates that Tylenol use may be at least partly to blame. One dose of Tylenol in the past 12 months was associated with a 43% increased risk of developing asthma. Higher use was associated with a whopping 240% increased risk. Even over-the-counter drugs are proving their dangers.

Read More: antioxidants, Candida albicans, children, glutathione, immune system, tylenol

Blueberries Activate Key Antioxidant Enzyme Systems

Researchers at our United States Department of Agriculture are hard at work proving the extreme health benefits of blueberries. A new study shows that blueberries activate key antioxidant enzymes including glutathione and super oxide dismutase. The activation of these enzymes significantly reduced arterial plaque formation in an animal model.

Read More: atherosclerosis, Blueberries, glutathione, superoxide

Cysteine and Glycine Supplementation Can Boost Antioxidant Defenses in Aging & Diabetes

The key antioxidant enzyme in cells is called glutathione. Antioxidant reserves decline with age and are typically depleted in individuals with metabolic problems such as type 2 diabetes. The core cellular antioxidant system for every cell centers on the status of cellular glutathione. Many antioxidants work synergistically with glutathione to try to keep it at optimal levels. Additionally, glutathione as a dietary supplement does not cross cell membranes, so it is an antioxidant that must be synthesized from within the cell. Two new studies show that this key antioxidant can be dramatically boosted in aging and diabetes by supplementing with N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) and glycine, building block nutrients for glutathione formation within cells.

Read More: aging, diabeties, glutathione, glycine, NAC