Reduced glutathione is the active form of glutathione, a molecule made from three amino acids, which is produced by the body and is essential for several processes.
What is reduced glutathione?
Reduced glutathione is the active form of glutathione, a molecule made up of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid. This molecule is naturally produced by the body and is involved in several processes.
Glutathione occurs in both a reduced and oxidized form, with the reduced form being considered the most active variant.
How is reduced glutathione produced?
The body produces glutathione using amino acids from food. Although the body can synthesize it on its own, there are also foods such as broccoli, asparagus, and spinach that naturally contain glutathione. It's also possible to get reduced glutathione through supplements.
What is the difference between reduced and oxidized glutathione?
Reduced glutathione is the active form that the body can use directly, while oxidized glutathione must first be converted to the reduced form. This conversion is important to ensure that the body can make optimal use of the available glutathione.
Can you take glutathione as a supplement?
This is absolutely possible. For example, reduced glutathione is in the unique Lipoglutathox™ mix, which you can find in the Detox Boost from Insentials.
