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Sunday, December 27, 2015

Why Glutathione Is Necessary For Your Health

By David Malcolm


Many people are concerned about their diet, and whether they are getting enough nutrients, vitamins and minerals into their system. A big worry is concerning free radicals and environmental toxins, and the damage they can do to the body. Sometimes, simply eating well may not be enough. That is why antioxidants like Glutathione are so important, because they help fight these free radicals and toxins, therefore aiding your body in getting and staying healthy.

Your body automatically produces this natural substance as a part of its natural, everyday process. Once it is depleted, your body continues to make more, though there are several factors that can prevent that from happening. The cysteine, glycine and glutamine that make up this natural defender are easily made by the body, but you have to pay attention to certain health issues and environmental factors, as the amount you make can reduce dramatically depending on a number of factors.

In general, antioxidants are very important because they clean out toxins from your system. The reason why this natural substance is such an important antioxidant is because it is a hard worker. It is basically like a sponge that soaks up free radicals, helping you eliminate them as waste so that they can no longer harm your body.

Unfortunately, all of the antioxidants in your body can be depleted very rapidly if you have a lot of toxic matter coursing through your body. For example, if you have been exposed to heavy metals like mercury or have a high stress life, the antioxidants in your body can be used up rapidly to help fight the affects of the stress or metal exposure. There are many other conditions which can cause a depletion, including infections, illness and especially cancer. Any kind of liver disease or abuse from things like alcoholism can also affect your levels. When the liver cannot help you flush out those toxins, they build up in your body, causing antioxidant levels to plummet as they get used up.

Cancer patients especially see a lot of oxidative stress on their bodies, as the chemotherapy and radiation that so often come as part of their treatment can be harmful. This natural substance is such a powerful free radical fighter that it is often given to cancer patients as a way to combat the negative effects of chemo and radiation.

If your body is not producing enough this antioxidant, then it falls on you to actively try to get more into your system. It is actually fairly easy to do, as long as you are willing to make a few dietary changes. You can eat foods that are rich in sulfur such as cabbage, garlic, onions, squashes and even avocados that are not only good for you, but they help your body produce more antioxidants. If you enjoy meat and are not a vegetarian or vegan, then you can also eat beef or organ meats such as beef liver. Try to eat fresh or lightly cooked foods, since canning and overcooking eliminates it.

There are times when you may simply need to supplement with a vitamin of some sort rather than your diet. There are many supplements available on the market which give you a quick and easy way to get more into your body quickly and efficiently.

As people age, they tend to have less energy and do not exercise as much. The body depends on a natural chemical called ATP, short for adenosine triphosphate to produce this natural substance. The only way to produce ATP is through bursts of energy like exercising. If you are exercising less or have injuries that make it hard to do so, then diet changes or a supplement are needed to make up for the more sedentary lifestyle.

Stress is a big reason why people either do not get enough exercise or are feeling depleted of all their energy. Take a supplement and try to reduce the amount of stress in your life to combat the dangerous effects.

The exercise and reduction of stress is also just good all around healthy advice. And if you pay attention to your levels of these molecules, your body will heal faster and your strength and metabolism will increase as well.

Many antioxidants are being touted as the next big thing. This natural substance is one where all the hype is actually true. It earns every one of its accolades, which is why you should try to get more into your diet.




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