Foods that may lower risk of cancer and diabetes: Everyone should eat them

What is glutathione

Glutathione is an antioxidant found in a wide range of plant and animal products. It plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including tissue repair. However, its main advantage as an antioxidant is its ability to mitigate oxidative stress in the body.

Oxidative stress occurs when there is an excess of free radicals that can damage the body’s cells. This can lead to many serious health problems, such as cancer, kidney diseases, heart diseases, and neurological disorders like Alzheimer's disease.

Increasing the intake of antioxidants like glutathione can help prevent these diseases and save lives. It is important to know that with age, the body’s ability to produce glutathione decreases, so it is beneficial to eat more foods rich in this substance.

Glutathione is synthesized inside cells, primarily in the liver. The body can produce it on its own, provided it has the necessary amino acids.

Factors that decrease glutathione levels:

• Stress
• Infections
• Poor nutrition
• Alcohol consumption
• Toxins (medications, chemicals)
• Aging

What products you should eat

Glutathione can be found in various plant and animal products. Consuming foods high in sulfur can also help boost glutathione production in the body. In particular, you should eat:

• Chicken
• Eggs
• Nuts
• Brussels sprouts
• Cauliflower
• Spinach
• Legumes
• Avocado

Some people may experience side effects like stomach cramps or bloating.

Glutathione supplements

If you are concerned about insufficient glutathione or want to increase its levels in your diet, you can consider taking supplements.

Research has shown slight changes in oxidative stress when participants took oral glutathione supplements. Before making any changes to your diet, you should consult a doctor.

Glutathione as a supplement should be used:

• If a person is healthy, eating properly, and not experiencing significant oxidative stress, the body typically handles it on its own.

• However, with increased stress, intoxication, weakened immunity, intense exercise, aging, or certain diseases (such as Parkinson's, chronic infections, liver diseases), the supplement may be useful.

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