Adequate levels of glutathione crucial for those with autoimmune conditions

[Polaris]

blog.primohealthcoach.com/b...

"It is crucial to maintain adequate levels of glutathione, especially for those with chronic disease and autoimmune conditions. Those with autoimmune conditions are often low in gluathione levels."

[fbirder]

And the best way to maintain a healthy level of glutathione is....

To eat a balanced diet. (Yes, boring, but true).

Glutathione is a combination of three amino acids - glycine, cysteine and glutamic acid. Almost everybody will have enough of these if they eat properly (i.e., no fad diets*).

The most common occasion when low glutathione is a problem is with paracetamol overdose, where a toxic metabolite, NAPQI, is conjugated to glutathione for elimination.

*Interestingly, the science-poor book Wheat Belly says that one should avoid wheat because it contains cysteine - which is bad because it is metabolised to the 'overwhelmingly potent' sulfuric acid.

[Polaris in reply to fbirder]

"Almost everybody will have enough of these if they eat properly (i.e., no fad diets*).

Unfortunately, those of us with intestinal permeability find that some of what we eat results in chronic inflammation/issues with the absorption of essential nutrients leading to the development of an autoimmune disease, eg PA, Hashimoto's etc.

I've been reading Dr Karrasian's books (an expert on how autoimmune disease affects the brain and thyroid) and his treatment for low levels in autoimmune disease includes supplementing with glutathione cream as its not easily absorbed orally.

[fbirder in reply to Polaris]

It's not absorbed orally because your digestive system is built to cleave the peptide bonds which stick the three amino acids together.

If one has absorption problems that preclude absorption of amino acids then one has much, much larger problems than a shortage of glutathione.

Personally, I like to take my medical advice from medical doctors, not chiropractors.

[Polaris in reply to fbirder]

Dr. Datis Kharrazian serves as an associate clinical professor for the Department of Preventive Medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and is an ... (To learn about Dr. Kharrazian's thyroid book, click here .

[Jose651]

Hi Polaris,

There is a liposomal Gluthathion available. If you google ALA it can be taken to boost our own level of Gluthathion.

Some members of TUK supplement with one or the other.

J 🍀

[Polaris in reply to Jose651]

Lots of thanks for this Jose651 🙂

I hadn't heard of this on the TUK site before and am certainly going to try it.

[Jose651 in reply to Polaris]

You're welcome P

😊

[fbirder in reply to Jose651]

Beware of possible side-effects -

glutathionepro.com/facts-gl...

[Jose651 in reply to fbirder]

That link certainly doesn't read very well.

It seems that a lot of dark skinned people use the cream as a whitener, whilst we, on this side of the world, use creams ( tanning lotion) to be darker.

Crazy world we live in, eh.

Research is the key when taking any supplements and as you know, don't believe all the hype.

J 🍀

[hunny59]

I agreed with my private doctor to take liposomal glutathione for one month after having a Phospholipid Exchange Therapy infusion. I have to say that my recovery has been steadily improving ever since. Whereas I realise that everyone's path to recovery is different, I certainly felt it was worth a try after discussion and am glad that I did.

[Polaris in reply to hunny59]

Thank you for for your feedback hunny59 - good to know you have had such a positive response.

[hopefull2016 in reply to hunny59]

Hi, could I ask what brand you took? I've been looking into glutathione but I'm not sure which might be best to try since it's difficult to absorb.

[Jose651 in reply to hopefull2016]

Hi hopefull2016

There are a few different" liposomal Glutathione" available.

If you feel you would like to supplement with it Google the above and read up on the different brands.

J 🍀

[hunny59 in reply to hopefull2016]

Hi hopefull2016 - I personally used Altrient GSH. It's quite expensive but the doctor is an advocate of the brand's quality. I do have to say that I found it utterly disgusting to take though!

[hopefull2016 in reply to hunny59]

Hi hunny59, thanks for your reply. It's always helpful to hear what brands may be effective!

[Fl17]

Ty again P.

SUPPORT powder by Point of Return may help as well. Most likely I think. Please consult w ur experts of course.

ox