Guest guest Posted June 27, 2000 Report Share Posted June 27, 2000 >COMMENT: Glutathione is one of the most essential antioxidants. One can take supplements for it, but the only form that works is the reduced form and this is very difficult to absorb orally. It is much more cost effective to supplement with precursors or items like alpha lipoic acid that regenerates glutathione. It also has the ability to regenerate other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E. Red meat and organ meats are the best sources of alpha lipoic acid. Glutamine is also a useful nutrient that improves intestinal health and also serves as a direct precursor to glutathione, and some investigators believe it to be the rate-limiting nutrient for glutathione formation. Some nutritional authorities recommend taking a form of cysteine known as N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC), but I would advise against using this supplement if you still have mercury amalgam fillings because it could interfere with the detoxification of the mercury. Personally I consume 300 mg of alpha lipoic acid and 5,000 mg of glutamine and 2,500 mg of vitamin C before I do my seven-mile run as I believe it will maximize the glutathione production to decrease the damage from the free radicals that I generate when I exercise. Controlling the damage from free radicals is one of the keys to slowing down the aging process.< From www.mercola.com June 24 newsletter He also has a very interesting article on the paleolithic diet. Of note, is that hunters ate approx. 65 meat and rest vegetables and maintained strong bones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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