Description
Little known but indispensable: Glutathione is one of the most effective internal antioxidants of the body and is also an essential part of cellular waste management. It helps the liver eliminate harmful substances and metabolic waste and protects DNA and cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Additionally, glutathione plays an important role in the function of various immune cells, thus strengthening the body’s defense system.
As environmental toxins, UV radiation, or physical and mental stress increase oxidative stress, the body consumes more glutathione. The need also increases with age and chronic diseases.
Pro Glutathione provides you with the building blocks of glutathione, cysteine and glycine, and also includes selenium, which is required in glutathione metabolism for cellular protection. This way, you get a perfect combination to naturally boost your glutathione levels, ease the burden on your detox organs, and protect yourself better from oxidative stress.
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) Cysteine, along with glutamine and glycine, is one of the three amino acids from which glutathione is formed. Adequate intake of this amino acid is especially important because cysteine easily oxidizes to cystine in the stomach and intestines, making it unsuitable for glutathione formation.
Pro Glutathione provides cysteine in its stabilized form, N-acetylcysteine (chemically correct name N-acetyl-L-cysteine, also known as NAC). The added acetyl group protects cysteine from oxidation, is released in the liver, and is available for glutathione synthesis.
Glycine The amino acid glycine is not only required for glutathione synthesis but also directly participates in the breakdown of harmful substances and metabolic waste in the liver. While the limiting factor for glutathione synthesis is cysteine, the body’s own glycine synthesis may not always be sufficient to replenish glutathione stores.
Clinical studies have shown that the combination of glycine and N-acetylcysteine reliably raises low glutathione levels, thereby reducing oxidative stress.
Selenium in double doses Since glutathione needs selenium to function as a free radical catcher, this mineral is very important. The trace element is a central coenzyme for certain enzymes (glutathione peroxidases) responsible for glutathione’s antioxidant function.
Pro Glutathione contains two sources of selenium: sodium selenite and selenomethionine. Inorganic sodium selenite is quickly absorbed by the body, while organically bound selenomethionine acts as a storage form for the body. This ensures that you are optimally supplied with selenium.
