01/09/2026
🌟Glutathione🌟
➡️The body’s “master antioxidant” ➡️➡️➡️ it plays a central role in protecting, repairing, and regulating nearly every system in the body.
Here’s how it works and what it does—step by step.
1. What Glutathione Is
Glutathione exists in two forms:
Reduced glutathione (GSH) – the active, protective form
Oxidized glutathione (GSSG) – after it neutralizes damage
➡️Your body continually recycles glutathione back into its active form, which is why healthy cells depend on it.
2. How Glutathione Works
🔹 A. Neutralizes Free Radicals: (Antioxidant Function)
➡️➡️Free radicals are unstable molecules that damage cells, DNA, and mitochondria.
➡️Glutathione works inside cells, including mitochondria. This protects against:
💥Chronic inflammation
💥Accelerated aging
💥Neurodegeneration
💥Autoimmune and metabolic stress
🔹 B. Master Detoxifier (Liver & Cellular Detox)
Glutathione is essential for (Phase II) liver detoxification.
➡️ Binds to toxins, heavy metals, pesticides, mold toxins, and medications.
➡️ Converts fat-soluble toxins into water-soluble compounds.
➡️Allows them to be excreted through bile, stool, and urine.
➡️💥💥💥Without adequate glutathione, toxins recirculate and accumulate.💥💥💥
🔹 C. Regulates the Immune System
Glutathione helps immune cells:
➡️Distinguish friend vs foe
➡️Prevent immune overreaction (important in autoimmunity and allergies)
Low glutathione is linked to:
💥Mast cell activation
💥💥💥Histamine intolerance
💥Chronic infections
💥Autoimmune conditions
🔹 D. Protects Mitochondria & Energy Production
Mitochondria produce 🌟energy (ATP).🌟
Glutathione:
✨Protects mitochondrial membranes
✨Preserves energy production
✨Prevents fatigue and cellular burnout
➡️ Low glutathione = fatigue, brain fog, poor recovery
🔹 E. Supports Brain & Nervous System Health
In the brain, glutathione:
🌟Protects neurons from oxidative damage
🌟Regulates neurotransmitter balance
🌟Reduces neuroinflammation
Low levels are associated with:
💥Anxiety and depression
💥Cognitive decline
💥Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease
🔹 F. Helps Balance Histamine
Glutathione indirectly:
✨Supports DAO and HNMT pathways
✨Reduces mast cell overactivation
✨Improves histamine clearance
➡️ This is why glutathione support often helps with:
▶️▶️Migraines
▶️▶️Reflux
▶️▶️Skin reactions
▶️▶️Hormone-related histamine flares
3. Glutathione levels drop due to:
TYLENOL
Chronic stress
Infections
Toxin exposure
Poor gut health
Inflammation
Aging
Nutrient deficiencies (especially sulfur, B vitamins, selenium, magnesium)
4. How the Body Makes & Recycles Glutathione. Your body needs:
Cysteine (rate-limiting amino acid)
Glycine
Glutamine
Adequate B6, B12, folate, magnesium, and selenium
Enzymes then recycle glutathione using NADPH, keeping antioxidant systems functional.
5. Signs of Low Glutathione
💥Chemical sensitivity (headaches to various ordors is a big sign!)
💥Poor detox tolerance (not 💩 enough and/or not sweating enough)
💥Chronic inflammation (everything hurts)
💥Brain fog
💥Frequent illness
💥Slow healing (also linked to inflammation)
💥Histamine symptoms
💥Fatigue
6. Supporting Glutathione Naturally:
✨Protein intake (especially sulfur-containing amino acids)
✨Cruciferous vegetables
✨Vitamin C (spares glutathione)
✨Selenium
✨Reducing toxic load
✨Supporting gut health
🌟Some people benefit from precursors rather than direct glutathione.🌟
** Protandim is a great supplement for this.**
How to supplement:
▶️IV = fastest and strongest
Hometown Family Health and has these options!
▶️Liposomal = best balance of absorption, safety, and sustainability (lots of options on Fullscript!)
▶️Oral = least effective but lowest intensity
If you have any questions, please let us know!