glutathione
Master antioxidant molecule
Glutathione is a compound found in nearly all living cells, where it serves as a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from damage caused by free radicals and toxins.
The body produces it naturally from three amino acids, and it plays a crucial role in immune function, detoxification, and cellular repair.
Glutathione supplements and IV infusions have gained popularity in wellness circles, though their effectiveness when taken orally remains debated since the digestive system breaks down the compound before absorption.
Three-residue amino chain
- glutamateExcitatory neural transmitter
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- disulfide bridgeCovalent sulfur-sulfur linkage
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
Abdominal detoxifying organ
- conjugationVerb form variation system
- mercuryLiquid metallic element
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- arsenicToxic metalloid element
heavy metals · chelation · biotransformation · acetaminophen · drug metabolism · alcohol detox · pesticides · pollutants
Chemically reactive atomic fragments
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
- coenzyme Q10Cellular energy-production molecule
selenium · DNA damage · aging · skin health · regeneration · recycling · NAC · precursor
Lack of something needed
- depletionReduction of supply
- supplementationAdding to something insufficient
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
- Alzheimer'sDegenerative brain disease
cystic fibrosis · chronic fatigue · autism · cancer · cataracts · macular degeneration · respiratory disease · COPD
Adaptive immunity cells
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- macrophagesLarge pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
white blood cells · inflammation · autoimmunity · thymus · proliferation · phagocytosis · HIV · chronic illness
tripeptide
Three-residue amino chain
- glutamateExcitatory neural transmitter
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- disulfide bridgeCovalent sulfur-sulfur linkage
liver
Abdominal detoxifying organ
- conjugationVerb form variation system
- mercuryLiquid metallic element
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
arsenic · heavy metals · chelation · biotransformation · acetaminophen · drug metabolism · alcohol detox · pesticides · pollutants · excretion
free radicals
Chemically reactive atomic fragments
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
coenzyme Q10 · selenium · DNA damage · aging · skin health · regeneration · recycling · NAC · precursor · supplementation
deficiency
Lack of something needed
- depletionReduction of supply
- supplementationAdding to something insufficient
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
Alzheimer's · cystic fibrosis · chronic fatigue · autism · cancer · cataracts · macular degeneration · respiratory disease · COPD · diabetes
lymphocytes
Adaptive immunity cells
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- macrophagesLarge pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
immune response · white blood cells · inflammation · autoimmunity · thymus · proliferation · phagocytosis · HIV · chronic illness
glutathionehydrogen peroxide
Oxidizing disinfectant and bleach
superoxide · oxidant · free radicals · oxidants · free radical
glutathionetoxins
Harmful biological substances
toxin · poison · carcinogen · carcinogens · mutagen