Glutathione is critical in the cell’s defense against inflammation-generating free radicals and oxidative stress, because whenever a cell is under severe oxidative stress, it is glutathione that comes to the rescue.  This master antioxidant constitutes a critical part of our antioxidant defense system. Glutathione is also an important detoxifying agent, enabling the body to eliminate toxins and poisons providing protection against chemicals that promote cell transformation or cell death.  It regulates and regenerates our immune cells.  People with chronic illnesses such as AIDS, cancer, and autoimmune diseases generally have very low levels of glutathione.  Glutathione also protects enzyme proteins that inhibit collagen-digesting enzymes that cause damage to the skin, leading to wrinkles, or in the area of acne lesions, leading to scars.

It is almost impossible to overstate glutathione’s importance as the body’s primary antioxidant defense system.  It is required for the smooth functioning of all cells.  It is involved in protein synthesis, amino acid transport, and in the recycling of other antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and CoQ10, assisting their function in protecting the cell.

Did you know that glutathione is a critical antioxidant in the cell’s defense against free radials?