Guest guest Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Barb- The summary as I understand it, doing justice I hope to Rich and his far more sophisticated view, is: Correct- although there is some controversy about this, most likely even the reduced glutathione (l-glutathione) doesn't get absorbed well orally from the digestive tract. The one possible exception to the oral absorbtion may be the new, very expensive, lipoceutical glutathione which apparently gets both absorbed from the intestines, and taken up by the liver. IV- Rich says that most of this glutathione gets taken up quite quickly by other organs and tissues, which need it too for " local " detox processes, but that the liver isn't really constructed to get glutathione from the blood stream. It's build to make it from constituent parts. Most folks who experience benefit from this say it takes 6-8 treatments before they can say they are really benefiting. Others notice more immediate, but short lasting, effects. I don't think it's just a $ issue, you have to see whether it's worth it for you, or can you build it up through other forms more cheaply but effectively. If you get relief from it, it's worth it. [My guess is that this is how long it takes to " fill up " the depleted end organs so that the liver can build up more of the constituent parts (ie not getting stolen in other organs) in addition to enough detox occurring to actually feel better]. Rich indicates that the liver does best when given more of the constituent parts of glutathione production, supply the factory with raw materials so to speak. You get this in nondenatured whey (the most concentrated is ImmuneRx), NAC, betaine, and some others. Look back at his post for a more accurate list. Most folks seem to have herx/detox from starting whey rather than feel better. The ImmuneRx is so potent, some folks can only tolerate a toothpick dipped in it and licked off! I've never tried it, but am starting to use a milder (an cheaper) form from Natural Biotics. I feel crappy after I take it, but I do so after everything else that seems to help too! The nondenatured whey seems to have such helpful effects on the immune system in general, having antiviral, antibacterial (including Cpn which is my biggest bug-aboo) and antibellum effects (joke, just to see if you are listening), that it seems worth sticking with. Jim essage: 1 Date: Sun, 15 May 2005 08:40:29 -0000 From: " Peg " <lanelle@...> Subject: Glutathione--for Jim. was Re: Digest Number 106 I am trying to follow this discussion of glutathione, but my sleep keeps interupting my stream of consciousness. I only have one question that hopefully can easily be answered. My doctor (who does use glutathion in his vitamin IV's says that glutathione in the pill, powder, i.e. oral ingestion, does not get absorbed or utilized. I am assuming that is why it is used in the IV form. Or is this a $$ business issue? I also read where Dr. Cheney concludes that CFS is caused by a lack of glutathione and the patients inability to detox as our bodies would normally require. Thank you so much Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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