GLUTATHIONE in Connecticut
What is Glutathione?
Glutathione is a naturally produced, and found in every cell of the human body. It is composed of three essential amino acids (cysteine, glutamate, and glycine), and is considered a master natural detoxifier, having numerous roles in the body. Among the reasons to receive glutathione therapeutically are:
- Enhancement of proper immune functioning.
- Reducing inflammation resulting in pain reduction and possibly prevention of disease which is known to be associated with underlying body inflammation.
- Improvement in energy levels.
- Improvement in concentration and focus.
- Better sleep.
- Detoxification of toxic substances from the body.
- Slowdown down general signs of aging.
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF GLUTATHIONE IN THE BODY ?
- Breaking Down Harmful Free Radicals
- Assisting Essential Enzyme Functions
- Supporting Immune system functioning
- Making DNA
- Production of Sperm Cells
- Naturally Regenerating the Body’s Vitamins C and E
- Transporting Mercury and other Toxic Material out of the Brain and other Body Tissues
- Assisting the liver and Gallbladder functioning in the Metabolism of Fats
- Anti-Inflammatory actions
WHY USE INTRAVENOUS TREATMENTS INSTEAD OF SUPPLEMENTS?
Intravenous treatment provide a direct elevation of glutathione levels in the body whereas oral supplements are much less effective.
CAN YOU ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENES OF GLUTATHIONE INFUSIONS WITH OTHER SUPPLEMENTS ?
Yes, in between office visits to receive glutathione, it may be beneficial to utilize milk thistle, N-acetyl cysteine, Vitamin E and selenium.
Also, eating foods rich in the precursors of glutathione may be very helpful. These are the foods rich in sulfur containing amino acid such as lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS FOR WHICH GLUTATHIONE INFUSIONS MAY BE HELPFUL?
- Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia
- Liver problems
- Autoimmune and other immune related conditions
- Toxic Metal and Chemical Toxicities
- Neuropathy
- Depression-mood disorders
- Athletic/ Muscle / Energy Enhancement
- Generalized Aging
- Generalized disease prevention
- Inflammatory Bowel
- For reducing hyperpigmentation of the skin
- Insulin Resistance
A 2018 study Trusted Source study showed that people with insulin resistance tend to have lower glutathione levels. This was especially true of those who had neuropathy or retinopathy. Autism spectrum disorders In 2011, researchers Trusted Source found that glutathione injections might
reduce some effects of autism. Parkinson-like Tremor According to some research Trusted Source, there is evidence that maintaining glutathione levels may help with the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.