Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that is naturally produced in the body.
It is composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid. Glutathione plays a crucial role in supporting various functions within the body.
Here’s how it supports your overall health:
Antioxidant activity: Glutathione is considered the body’s master antioxidant. It helps combat free radicals and oxidative stress, which are harmful substances produced during normal metabolic processes and in response to environmental factors like pollution, toxins, and stress. By neutralizing free radicals, glutathione helps protect cells from damage, including DNA, proteins, and lipids.
Detoxification: Glutathione plays a vital role in the detoxification process. It binds to toxins, heavy metals, and other harmful substances, making them more water-soluble and facilitating their elimination from the body through urine or bile. Glutathione is particularly important for liver health, as the liver relies on it to detoxify and eliminate toxins effectively.
Immune support: Glutathione supports a healthy immune system. It helps regulate the immune response by modulating the activity of immune cells, promoting their proper functioning, and maintaining a balance between the immune system’s defense mechanisms. Glutathione also aids in the production and activity of white blood cells, which are essential for fighting off infections and diseases.
Cellular health and energy production: Glutathione plays a role in maintaining cellular health and function. It helps protect cellular structures, including mitochondria, from damage caused by oxidative stress. Healthy mitochondria are crucial for energy production in the body, and glutathione supports their optimal functioning. Adequate levels of glutathione are necessary for cellular energy metabolism and overall vitality.
Skin health: Glutathione is often associated with skin health and beauty. It helps inhibit the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin coloration, and can contribute to a brighter and more even skin tone. Glutathione also aids in protecting skin cells from oxidative damage and supports the health and maintenance of collagen, a protein important for skin elasticity and firmness.
Glutathione is available in our Vitamin Infusion IV Therapy range. Chat with our Nurses with any questions you may have on whether this is right for you and your individual needs.
Taking steps to ensure that your mitochondria are functioning optimally and in abundance is essential for your overall health and wellbeing.
All therapies at LoKAHI Wellness can support your mitochondria – chat with us to learn which will be most suited to your individual needs and health goals. We’re always happy to help!
