Sunday, April 21, 2013

Is L-Glutathione important ?


Benefits of L-Glutathione 
Glutathione is a dominant anti-oxidant enzyme that is water soluble. It is absorbed mostly in the liver. It helps to fight free radical damage. Free radical damage is harmful to one’s health. 


L- Glutathione is involved in a variety of other functions within the body.





The function of L-Glutathione
Glutathione works in DNA Synthesis and repair, protein and prostaglandin synthesis, and amino acid transport. It assists in the metabolism of carcinogens and toxins. 

Immune system functioning is enhanced with the use of L-Glutathione, and it also aids in the prevention of oxidative cell damage, as well as enzyme activation. 

Glutathione also helps and maintains the functions of other antioxidants.


L-Glutathione Deficiency
There is the possibility of a deficiency of Glutathione. It is typically seen in aging. For example, it is seen in age related macular degeneration, diabetes, as well as lung and gastrointestinal diseases. It can be the cause of pre-eclampsia, Parkinson's, AIDS, and other neurodegenerative diseases.