Will you play a little game with me today?
⛅ Imagine your health is a box-office superhero movie…
☯️ On the one side, we have the good guys: antioxidants (and the master antioxidant - the one to rule them all - is called Glutathione).
On the other side, we have the bad guys: free radicals.
When the free radicals beat the antioxidants, your body winds up in a state of “oxidative stress.”
👉 Remember the part at the start of every superhero movie where the villain rips through the city, tearing down bridges, flipping cars, and leaving a major path of destruction?
That’s oxidative stress.
It occurs when there’s an imbalance of free radicals (bad guys) and antioxidants (good guys) and is the precursor to basically everything negative that happens in your body: aging, muscle wasting, the development of chronic diseases like cancer, arthritis, diabetes, and more.
Luckily, like in every good superhero movie, there’s someone who can save the day: glutathione!
The Master Antioxidant
Glutathione is a master antioxidant that fights free radicals.
Research has shown that glutathione can do everything from fight cancer to reverse psoriasis (which I have since 2006), fight Parkinson’s and autoimmune disease, and even improve insulin resistance.
But (like all the movies) there’s a catch…
Unlike other antioxidants that you eat directly (think lycopene in tomatoes or anthocyanin in blueberries), glutathione is actually produced by your body.
That means you can’t just pop a glutathione supplement to help fight back against free radicals.
Glutathione levels reduce in times of stress and naturally as you age - so many people don’t have adequate amounts. And just about all of us could benefit from as much as our body could possibly produce.
Instead of supplements, you need to encourage your body to produce more glutathione on its own - and I have some easy suggestions to help boost glutathione.
5 Easy Ways To Boost Glutathione
#1 Turmeric—Animal studies have shown that turmeric supplements can boost glutathione - as long as the turmeric is well-absorbed! Chose a Turmeric Complex that is specially designed for maximum absorption: some add organic coconut oil and black pepper to boost absorption as well as gently heating the turmeric (shown to increase bioavailability).
#2 Eat More Veggies—Some veggies contain small amounts of glutathione - avocados, asparagus, and spinach are glutathione sources. Sulfur-rich veggies like garlic, onions, and shallots also provide the sulfur needed to produce glutathione.
#3 Vitamin C—This antioxidant helps preserve your body’s glutathione levels by fighting free radicals alongside it. Think of it as the Robin to glutathione’s Batman. It’s always good to have a sidekick! I recommend an all-natural, full-spectrum vitamin C, Look for an essential C vitamin complex that is made with whole foods for maximum bioavailability.
#4 Exercise More—Research has shown exercise that combines cardio and weights can help boost glutathione levels. Just be careful to avoid overtraining - which will drain your glutathione and create more free radicals.
#5 Spirulina—Spirulina is an algae that has tons of health benefits - especially boosting glutathione. One study showed that when taken before exercise, it improved exercise performance, increased fat burning, and most importantly - preserved glutathione levels. I am using Klamath algae now.
Another study showed that animals given spirulina had markedly higher glutathione levels. But beware - spirulina supplements are often contaminated with heavy metals and toxins, so choose wisely.
I use Klamath algae, which contains spirulina rigorously tested for heavy metals. You can find it as a powder. I am using it from an Italian company that also offers it combined with Klamath extract.
With these tips, you can boost your body’s own glutathione production and fight back. Take that, free radicals!
