Many of us have heard of glutathione and understand that it is a powerful antioxidant – but why? What is it? How does it work? Understanding the mechanisms of this crucial molecule can help you fully grasp its importance. Oxidative stress and the damage of free radicals underlie the aging process and many chronic conditions. There’s no greater tool to combat oxidative stress than glutathione.

In today’s episode, we break down the science of glutathione and redox reactions. You will learn how glutathione works, how to support optimal levels, and how it connects to the methylation cycle!

Today on The Lab Report:

• 3:00 Is there more to Glutathione than you think?
• 4:20 Glutathione as a tripeptide
• 5:40 Redox reactions & the role of glutathione
• 8:30 Rate-limiting steps – cysteine, NAC
• 9:55 Holding!! Maybe it’s glycine
• 12:30 Factors needed for production
• 13:05 Measuring levels – total, reduced, oxidized
• 16:40 Clinical associations
• 18:30 Supplementing to support glutathione
• 22:00 Question of the Day
  • Is glutathione related to methylation?

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