Unlocking youth: Best foods to boost your glutathione levels
What foods contain glutathione (photo: Freepik)
Some foods contain glutathione, which is key to maintaining health and youthfulness. The body can produce it independently, but certain factors can reduce its levels.
More information about the main foods that contain glutathione is in the material below.
Benefits of glutathione
This is one of the body's most powerful antioxidants, helping to neutralize free radicals, support the immune system, and promote detoxification.
According to nutritionist Olga Bezuhla, the human body produces glutathione independently, but its levels can decrease with age, stress, poor diet, and environmental pollution.
Therefore, if needed, it's essential to maintain its balance with antioxidant-rich foods (vegetables, fruits, greens) and supplements.
Regularly consuming foods promoting glutathione synthesis helps preserve energy, youthful skin, and general well-being.
As we age, cells produce less glutathione. Oxidative stress is a primary factor in cellular aging, so maintaining adequate glutathione levels is one way to slow this process.
Symptoms of low glutathione levels
If the body lacks glutathione, you may notice symptoms such as:
- Fatigue
- Sleep issues
- Frequent infections
- Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- Loss of coordination
- Seizures
Glutathione has a significant effect on the immune system. It somewhat controls inflammation by either stimulating or suppressing the immune response.
Foods rich in glutathione
The expert named the main foods that contain glutathione:
- Tomatoes
- Garlic
- Turmeric
- Broccoli
- Asparagus
- Cabbage
- Spinach
- Avocado
- Green tea
It's also worth noting that low levels of glutathione in the body may result from poor diet, environmental toxins, stress, and old age. Low levels are linked to an increased risk of cancer, diabetes, hepatitis, and Parkinson's disease.
Sources: the Instagram page of nutritionist Olga Bezuhla, Verywell Health, and WebMD.
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