Glutathione is widely known as a very potent antioxidant with benefits on the immune system and the skin . Though ,it is produced naturally in our bodies, need for supplementation do arise as it depletes as we age.
Some supplements have proven to increase Glutathione levels in the body
Whether you depend on its natural production or supplementation, the above supplements are known to increase Glutathione levels in the body:
- N-Acetyl cysteine (NAC)
- Vitamin C
- L-Methionine
- Milk Thistle (Silymarin)
- Alpha lipoic acid
- Vitamin E
- Selenium
- Vitamin B2
How Do Glutathione Booster Work?
These glutathione boosters do work through these two major ways by either:
- Increasing the body’s level of production of gluta in the liver either as a part of the compounds needed in the production (NAC, Methionine) or by strengthening the activities of the liver (Milk Thistle) OR
- Keeping the reduced form of glutathione (L-glutathione) , which is the more active form, in optimal levels to exert its effects. This can be through:reventing free radicals from their direct attacks (oxidation) on the reduced glutathione (Alpha lipoic acid, Vitamin C) or
- Increasing the enzyme involved in the reduction process, glutathione reductase (Vitamin B2: Riboflavin) or
- Initiating an enzyme; glutathione peroxidase that specializes in scavenging free radicals, (Vitamin E , Selenium)
Whatever the desired effects you want from Glutathione might be , remember to keep any or some of the above supplements handy to help you either increase your natural body’s glutathione production, its effectiveness or prolong its effects with or without supplementation.
