For his presentation during the Max Convention in early September, Dr. Scott Nagasawa presented on the seven biggest questions regarding glutathione. To share this insight, we’ve reproduced a summarized version of his talk here.
What are free radicals?
Free radicals are molecules that have an extra or missing electron. This makes them unstable and can damage other cells if they’re not neutralized. While some free radicals come from normal metabolic process, more can be introduced by environmental stimulus: unhealthy diets, infections, stress, pollution, industrial chemicals, and more. Too many free radicals in our system can damage our cells and lead to cell death, DNA mutation, cancer, and premature aging.
How do we protect our bodies against free radicals?
Our bodies have a natural antioxidant defense system that can be supported by supplementing it with the right materials. Vitamin C and E are antioxidants that we get through food. Our bodies also naturally produce antioxidants such as Alpha Lipoic Acid, CoQ10, and glutathione. Finding ways to promote more production of these natural antioxidants will go a long way to keeping our bodies healthy.
What is Oxidative Stress?
Oxidative Stress occurs when our antioxidant defense force is overwhelmed by too many free radicals. This can happen as a result of an excess in energy production, inflammation, toxins, radiation, and drugs. This can have serious effects as over 75 diseases and disorders have been associated with Oxidative stress.
Why is glutathione considered the Master Antioxidant?
Glutathione is not only the most abundant naturally produced antioxidant, it has a multifunctional role. As an Antioxidant, it’s made up of glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine, and it’s one of the few that’s found in the mitochondria in our bodies. It acts as a detoxifier and an immune system enhancer. Unlike other antioxidants, glutathione can recycle itself and can also recycle other antioxidants such as Vitamin C and E.
Why is detoxification important?
The accumulation of waste and toxins causes problems for the body, so detoxification is an important removal of foreign compounds. This detoxification breaks down these invaders into water soluble pieces that can be passed through the kidneys. While important, this detoxification can lead to glutathione depletion.
What role does glutathione play in detoxification?
Glutathione attaches to these toxins to create a glutathione complex that is easier to detoxify and more water soluble. Glutathione therefore plays an essential role in removing many of these toxins from our system. Unfortunately, our levels of glutathione decrease as we age, a problem that is compounded by environmental toxins and pollutants, radiation, medication and more.
What is the background of RiboCeine’s Development?
The need to effectively increase glutathione levels through supplementation led to RiboCeine’s development. Thanks to a joint development of the University of Minnesota and the VA Medical Center, 25 years of research led to the development of this amazing technology. By focusing on how to improve liver glutathione levels, the research team discovered that by attaching Cysteine to Ribose, they could provide a way to give cysteine safe passage through the stomach, a process that was once considered impossible. After being broken up in the lower GI tract, RiboCeine releases the ribose to help with ATP production and the cysteine to aid in glutathione production.
There are currently 20 published studies that have researched the effectiveness of RicoCeine. As more and more doctors and scientist witness the power of RiboCeine, we become even more confidant that Dr. Nagasawa’s technology is the future.
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