However, traditional anti-inflammatory and analgesic therapies have substantially more extensive safety and efficacy data derived from large-scale clinical trials and long-term clinical experience
(Source 1) Suboptimal and deficient glutathione levels are associated with aging and an increased risk for chronic diseases, including: Mitochondrial dysfunction Neurodegenerative disease, including Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease Cancer Chronic liver disease Metabolic disease, including diabetes and hypertension Cardiovascular disease Pulmonary Infertility Autoimmune diseases, including lupus and multiple sclerosis Mental health disorders Cystic fibrosis (Source 1, 2) A viral illness, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, can also cause glutathione deficiency
This antioxidant is essential for detoxification, helping to eliminate harmful substances from the liver and bloodstream
At COEM, this therapy is considered within the context of each patients unique biochemistry, medical history, and ongoing care plan that is tailored to their unique health needs
This, coupled with decreasing glutathione production as we age, leaves most of us deficient. The average American consumes only 35 milligrams of glutathione per day, when the daily intake is 250 milligrams
Its a sensitive, intelligent ingredient that demands thoughtful formulation, biological respect, and restraint