Glutathione

Glutathione is a molecule composed of three amino acids (cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid) and plays a critical role in cellular function. Glutathione can be administered orally and intravenously and quenches free radical damage and generally improves cellular adaptability to stress.

Oral: Since glutathione is a peptide (ie. a small protein) it is broken down into the specific amino acids in the gastrointestinal tract. At Radiant Health & Wellness, we recognize this limitation and understand the biochemical modifications that can occur which have been studied to improve the absorption of Glutathione.

Intravenous: This form of administration allows for 100% rapid absorption of glutathione and significantly increases serum glutathione levels. Bypassing the gastrointestinal tract, we can deliver more glutathione to where the body needs it.

Inhaled: At Radiant Health & Wellness, we use nebulized glutathione to target respiratory specific conditions like asthma, COPD, or upper respiratory infections concentrating the glutathione in the lungs.

Glutathione works by quenching reactive oxygen species and decreasing oxidative damage in nearly every cell of the body. Additionally, it plays a role directly in phase 2 detoxification and indirectly in phase 1 detoxification. By these means, it helps eliminate drug metabolites, cellular waste, environmental toxins, and other harmful molecules to the body.

Our clinic provides access to discussions about integrative modalities such as Glutathione Therapy. When appropriate, these therapies may be explored in collaboration with each patient’s care team.

We do not claim that Glutathione is a treatment or cure for any disease. Instead, our role is to educate, inform, and support patients who wish to understand the range of integrative approaches that are being studied internationally and used in an integrative setting to best achieve their health goals.

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