The king of endogenous antioxidants in its reduced form
- Contains 500mg of reduced glutathione per capsule.
- Endogenous production declines with age.
- Naturally present in the body.
- Can be combined with vitamin C to combat oxidative stress.
The king of endogenous antioxidants in its reduced form
Main products | 62.00 € |
2 Additional products selected | 109.00 € |
Reduced Glutathione is a dietary supplement containing 500mg reduced glutathione per capsule, a powerful dose which allows significant amounts of glutathione to reach the body’s cells.
Glutathione is a molecule composed of 3 peptides: glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine. It is present at relatively high concentrations in every cell in the body: unlike vitamins, glutathione is a molecule produced naturally by the body.
However, this production declines with age, sometimes to the extent where it is insufficient to properly protect the body.
Once in the gut, glutathione molecules are captured by enzymes called gamma-glutamyl transpeptidases, which convert them into compounds that are relatively useless. Some molecules, however, escape this fate: they cross the intestinal barrier before being oxidised by these enzymes and thus reach the bloodstream in a fully-functioning state.
To maximise the amount of these ‘escapee’ molecules, one strategy is to increase the body’s uptake of reduced glutathione (1). Offering 500mg per capsule, our supplement Reduced Glutathione is the perfect way to do this.
Another way is to bind the glutathione to a particular molecular group in order to protect it from this fate. This is a more discerning approach which we also offer with our supplement S-Acetyl Glutathione, a reduced glutathione supplement in an acetylated form.
The ability of reduced glutathione to reach cells in the brain is hampered by the blood-brain barrier (3). However, natural glutathione production in brain cells relies on recycling its constituents, and as a result, an increase in glutathione in the bloodstream can still promote this process.
There are a number of reasons why the brain is more vulnerable to oxidative stress:
These factors are all exacerbated by age and clearly play a part in the development of neurodegenerative diseases.
We recommend taking one or two tablets a day, as advised by your therapist, with a meal.
To boost the effects of glutathione, we’d also recommend combining it with one of the following:
Daily serving: 2 capsules Number of servings per bottle: 30 |
Quantity per serving |
Reduced glutathione | 1 000 mg |
Other ingredients: Acacia gum. |
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