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Glutathione

Glutathione is also known as the body's most important and powerful antioxidant

What is glutathione?

Glutathione is a multifunctional molecule that is naturally produced by the body, composed of three amino acids: L-glutamic acid, L-cysteine, and glycine. This compound can be found in every single cell in the body.

The benefits of glutathione

It's the body’s master detoxifier and plays a key role in the liver in detoxification
Glutathione is one of the most important and powerful antioxidants
It plays a role in healthy immune function
The molecule serves as the body's main detoxification compound
It is shown can protect the cells by helping to neutralize free radicals

Higher intakes of glutathione, found abundantly in avocado, have been associated with an ability to help neutralize oxidants and bind with cellular mutagens.

Glutathione levels decrease with age, making the body and the brain more vulnerable to oxidative damage. Maintaining healthy levels of glutathione is therefore important.

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