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| Proper name |
Glutathione. or Glutathione Peroxidase |
| Category |
Anti-oxidant |
| Functions |
GSH is a powerful electron donor, sulfhydryl donor. GSH is a free-radical
scavenger. GSH can neutralize superoxide, peroxide, hydroxyl radicals and
other free radicals that result from normal metabolic processes in the cell,
as well as free radicals introduced from the environment. GSH binds with
heavy metals and other sulfhydryl poisons to facilitate their removal from
the body. GSH helps to protect vitamin C. |
| RDA |
None |
| Therapeutic
dose |
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| Deficiency symptoms |
Total deficiency of GSH causes death in laboratory animals within 3 days.
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| Toxicity |
None known. |
| Best
forms
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| Food
sources |
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| Lab
tests |
None |
| Drug
interactions |
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| Nutrient interactions |
GSH is made from the nonessential amino acids, cysteine, glutamate and
glycine. The limiting amino acid is often methionine, which is needed as
a precursor to cysteine. Methionine is found primarily in legumes and animal
products. |
| Metabolism |
Glutathione is
a water-soluble anti-oxidant found widely in plants, animals and microorganisms.
It exists in all cells of the body but is most concentrated in the liver.
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