Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant
Every cell in your body makes glutathione. It neutralizes free radicals, recycles other antioxidants, and enables detoxification. Your glutathione status determines how much oxidative stress you can handle before systems start failing.
Rebuilding Glutathione
Your body's master antioxidant doesn't come from a supplement. It's built from amino acids, recycled by specific enzymes, and depleted by everything from toxins to stress. Here's how to actually restore it.
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Pathway Connections
See how glutathione connects to other processes.
The Glutathione-B12 Connection
B12 and glutathione are deeply intertwined. When one falls, the other follows. Understanding this connection changes how you approach both.
We're Ignoring Oxidative Stress
MTHFR variants may protect against oxidative damage by slowing methylation. Your glutathione status determines whether you can handle pushing harder.
NRF2: The Master Switch
NRF2 activation turns on your body's antioxidant defense system, including glutathione production. Here's how to support it.
Glutathione & Detox
Related Systems
Why Glutathione Matters
What glutathione does:
- -Neutralizes reactive oxygen species (ROS)
- -Recycles vitamins C and E
- -Binds and removes heavy metals
- -Protects mitochondria from damage
Signs of depletion:
- -Extreme fatigue, especially after exertion
- -Chemical sensitivities
- -Slow recovery from illness
- -Brain fog and cognitive issues
Glutathione Discussion
The Bigger Picture
Glutathione connects to many other systems: