Glutathione - Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Glutathione
Aging & Life Extension
Increasing the body's production of Glutathione may inhibit the progression of the Aging Process (old Cells contain 20% to 30% less Glutathione compared to young Cells). [1]
Glutathione may possess Life Extension potential. [2]
Cardiovascular System
Atherosclerosis patients often exhibit reduced Glutathione levels (indicating that supplemental Glutathione or supplements that increase endogenous Glutathione levels may be beneficial for the treatment of Atherosclerosis): [3]
Glutathione (administered as an infusion intravenously) may improve walking distance in Intermittent Claudication patients. [4]
Glutathione may improve the structural integrity of Red Blood Cells and may help to prevent Free Radicals from damaging Red Blood Cells. [5]
Glutathione may improve the chances of surviving a Stroke (people with low Glutathione levels who experience a Stroke have less chance of survival compared to people with high Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) levels of Glutathione). [6]
Cells
If Glutathione levels become depleted to less than 25% of normal levels, Cell death can occur.
Glutathione may help to protect the Mitochondria from oxidative damage. [7]
Digestive System
Crohn's Disease patients are often found to have very low Glutathione levels and some researchers speculate that supplemental Glutathione (or its precursors) may improve the condition of Crohn’s Disease patients. [8]
Glutathione may help to prevent Ulcers - Gastric caused by Stress, Aspirin and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). [9]
Glutathione concentrates in the Pancreas.
Pancreatitis patients often have low plasma Glutathione levels and Glutathione repletion may reduce the severity of Pancreatitis. [10]
Ears/Hearing
Glutathione may help to prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. [11]
Excretory System
Glutathione concentrates in the Kidneys.
Glutathione may help to prevent Diabetic Nephropathy (due to the Antioxidant effects of Glutathione). [12]
Eyes/Vision
Optimal Glutathione levels may help to prevent Cataracts. [13]
Glutathione concentrates in the Cornea [14] and Lens [15] of the Eye and may accelerate recovery from Eye surgery.
Glutathione may help to maintain optimal fluid outflow in the Eyes of Glaucoma patients. [16]
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