Glutathione

Glutathione, a powerful endogenous antioxidant, has been the subject of growing scientific interest. Deficiency is increasingly recognized as a risk factor in heart disease, asthma, neurodegenerative disorders and various types of cancer. Supplementation can greatly improve management of many of these conditions.

Glutathione, a powerful endogenous antioxidant, has been the subject of growing scientific interest. Deficiency is increasingly recognized as a risk factor in heart disease, asthma, neurodegenerative disorders and various types of cancer. Supplementation can greatly improve management of many of these conditions.

Editor's note: This post was originally published in August 2016. It has been updated and republished in February 2019. What is glutathione? It may be the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent disease. It's known for its anti-aging power as well as its benefit in fighting cancer, heart disease, dementia, and other chronic diseases. It's also important for treating everything from autism and Alzheimer's disease and more. What is Glutathione and What Does it Do? Glutathione is a combination of three simple building blocks of protein or amino acids − cysteine, glycine, and glutamine − and is