Associated Conditions (Part 1)
Conditions associated with glutathione deficiency
Possible clinical applications of glutathione supplementation
taken from Dr. J. Gutman’s book- GSH Your Body’s Most Powerful Protector
Possible clinical applications of glutathione supplementation
taken from Dr. J. Gutman’s book- GSH Your Body’s Most Powerful Protector
Neurology
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Seizures
- Multiple Sclerosis
Eye Diseases
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
Cardiovascular
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Atherosclerosis
- Reperfusion injury
Digestive System
- Inflammatory Bowel Disorder
- Hepatitis
- Malnutrition
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
Toxicology
- Certain drug overdoses
- Tobacco smoke, auto exhaust
- Pollutants including heavy metals, pesticides
- Detoxification from many carcinogens
Infectious disease and immunology
- Viral infections (AIDs, hepatitis, herpes, common cold, etc)
- Bacterial infections
- Certain autoimmune dysfunction
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Immunosuppression
Cancer
- Cancer prevention
- Suppress tumor growth
- Eliminates carcinogens and mutagens
- Retard oxidative damage to DNA
- Prevent wasting disease
- Ease side effects of chemo and radiotherapy
Pulmonary
- Break up mucus (esp. cystic fibrosis)
- Asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Metabolic
- Enhances athletic performance
- Decreases recovery time from physical stress/ injury
- Decreases cholesterol and oxidation of LDL
- Supports hemoglobin in kidney failure