Glutathione – Blood Sample
Summary
Glutathione (GSH) is the most abundant and important antioxidant inside the cell. GSH in red blood cells is a sensitive indicator of intracellular GSH status, the overall health of cells and of the ability to endure toxic challenges. Assessment and support of appropriately high levels of erythrocyte GSH contributes significantly to safe and effective metal detoxification.
Low Glutathione Levels
Low levels of GSH have been reported in cardiovascular disease, cancer, AIDS, autism, alcoholism, debilitating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and chronic retention of potential toxic elements (mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, manganese, iron), chemicals, and some drugs.
High Glutathione Levels
Intracellular GSH synthesis and intracellular levels can be upregulated as a protective mechanism. Some factors that result in increased biosynthesis and “high Normal” erythrocyte GSH levels include, but are not limited to, moderate alcohol consumption, smoking, regular physical exercise, and acute exposure to toxic metals. Under such conditions, it is essential to provide the body with key nutrients involved in GSH synthesis in order to sustain functionally appropriate levels of GSH.
Assessing and supporting appropriately high levels of erythrocyte GSH is important towards protecting cells, overall health and longevity, and contributes significantly to safe and effective metal detoxification.
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**Description courtesy of Doctor’s Data Inc