Often called the “Mother of All Antioxidants”, glutathione has been known to boost immune function, detoxify the liver, prevent oxidative cell damage, improve skin elasticity and produce a healthy glow.
Glutathione can be a valuable weapon in the fight against oxidative stress, ageing, and tired skin. It can help brighten the way you look and feel.
Please note: Glutathione requires a doctor’s prescription. Please account for this when booking your appointments. Our doctors can organise this for you.
7 benefits of Glutathione IV
While the process of administering glutathione IV therapy may be simple, the benefits of this incredible antioxidant treatment are numerous. Glutathione is naturally produced within the human body, but factors such as age and poor diet can cause the levels of this essential antioxidant to decrease. Luckily, glutathione IV therapy can help restore the body’s supply of this vital nutrient which helps to maintain many important functions.
What is glutathione?
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant found in fruits, vegetables, fungi, and animals. It is a tripeptide comprised of three amino acids — glycine, glutamine, and cysteine. In humans, glutathione is produced by the liver and is essential for overall health.
How does glutathione positively affect your body and health?
Glutathione plays an important role in a myriad of processes. It is utilized by cells to carry out functions including:
- Supporting the immune system
- Detoxification
- Transporting mercury and other heavy metals out of the brain
- Neutralizing free radicals
- Regulating cell death (apoptosis) and cellular proliferation
- Maintaining mitochondrial DNA
- Regenerating nutrients (such as vitamins C and E)
- Maintaining the overall function of certain enzymes
When glutathione levels are too low or too high, these and other vital functions can be impacted. Low levels of glutathione are linked to several conditions and ailments including clinical depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.
What are the benefits of glutathione?
Because glutathione is utilized in so many ways, the benefits of maintaining healthy levels are numerous. As studies gain a deeper understanding of this versatile antioxidant, researchers find more ways that glutathione can help patients. Here are some of the benefits of glutathione and how they work:
How glutathione reduces oxidative stress
You’ve likely heard the terms “free radicals” and “oxidative stress” thrown around by doctors, nutritionists, scientists, and other members of the healthcare community. Understanding what they mean and how they work will show you how important glutathione is for the body.
Free radicals are chemical compounds found in the human body that occur as a byproduct of cellular respiration (the process of converting food into energy). They can also be formed as a result of exposure to sunlight, exercising, and even coming in contact with pollutants found in the earth’s atmosphere. Free radicals are all negatively charged, meaning that they are missing at least one electron. Because of this imbalance, free radicals steal the electron(s) they need from surrounding cells. This damages the surrounding cells and can even alter the coding on a strand of DNA.
This is where antioxidants play an important role. Antioxidants give electrons to free radicals and help repair DNA. They work to maintain the overall health of various cells within the body by neutralizing free radicals. This is why our bodies require a balance between the levels of free radicals and antioxidants like glutathione. When there are more free radicals than antioxidants, this can put a serious strain on the body, which is called “oxidative stress”.
Low levels of glutathione within the body have been shown to lead to oxidative stress. This is concerning because oxidative stress is linked to cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, chronic inflammation, and an array of other ailments.
How glutathione helps you stay healthy
Studies show that glutathione can boost the immune system, decrease oxidative stress, and protect against infection. It can help your body fight off viral, microbial, and parasitic infections. During a cold or flu, intravenous, aerosolized or nebulized glutathione can help reduce chest congestion.
How glutathione reduces pain and improves mobility in patients with peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease (also referred to as peripheral vascular disease) is a circulatory ailment characterized by narrowed arteries that restrict blood flow to a person’s extremities (most commonly the legs and feet). PAD can cause pain and cramping while walking or exercising, numbness, weakened pulse, and even erectile dysfunction in men. Glutathione IV treatment has been found to prolong the amount of time that patients with PAD can walk without pain by increasing circulation and improving blood flow.
How glutathione improves insulin resistance
Insulin resistance results in increased blood sugar levels, which can lead to type II diabetes. Studies have found that low levels of glutathione are connected to insulin resistance. Restoring glutathione levels may not only prevent the onset of diabetes but also reduce oxidative stress and tissue damage in patients with uncontrolled diabetes.
How glutathione reduces symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
While glutathione is not a cure for Parkinson’s disease, studies show that it can reduce symptoms and side effects caused by the disease. Glutathione IV therapy may help reduce rigidity and tremors as well as slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
How glutathione reduces cell damage caused by fatty liver disease
Oxidative stress can lead to both alcoholic and nonalcoholic forms of fatty liver disease. Luckily, research shows that glutathione IV therapy can positively impact bilirubin, protein, and enzyme levels in patients suffering from chronic fatty liver disease.
How glutathione can improve skin
Some patients seek glutathione IV therapy for its anti-aging benefits. Research shows that glutathione can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as improve overall skin elasticity. Studies also show a positive impact on psoriasis.
How does glutathione IV drip therapy improve your glutathione levels?
Glutathione IV therapies are particularly effective because they allow doctors to deliver nutrients directly into a patient’s bloodstream. This circumvents the gastrointestinal tract, which would otherwise breakdown the glutathione, and ensures optimal benefits. Glutathione IV treatments last between just 15 to 20 minutes, while patients sit comfortably in a chair and can use their phone, read, or work on a laptop. Patients can return to their normal routine immediately afterward. Multiple treatments are typically required, but this depends on the condition being treated and the severity of symptoms.
If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of glutathione IV drip therapy, our team at Aspire Regenerative is here to help. Read our page all about glutathione IV drip therapy and book a consultation. At Aspire Regenerative, you receive treatment recommendations based on your medical history that are individually tailored to achieve your health and wellness goals.
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