Health Benefits of Glutathione
Glutathione is a substance made from the amino acids glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid. It is produced by the liver and involved in many body processes. Glutathione is involved in tissue building and repair, making chemicals and proteins needed in the body, and in immune system function. Glutathione has many important functions, including: Making DNA, the building blocks of proteins and cells Supporting immune function Forming sperm cells Breaking down some free radicals Regenerating vitamins C and E Transporting mercury out of the brain Helping the liver and gallbladder deal with fats Assisting regular cell death (a process known as apoptosis) Glutathione and Liver Health: Cell death in the liver may be exacerbated by a deficiency in antioxidants, including glutathione. This can lead to fatty liver disease in both those who misuse alcohol and those who don’t. Glutathione has been shown to improve protein, enzyme, and bilirubin levels in the blood of individuals with alcoholic and