PARKINSONS DISEASE AND LOW GLUTATHIONE

If you or someone you love have Parkinson’s Disease, you may want to do some research about the results people are experiencing by raising their glutathione levels (these levels can be as low as 2% of normal in PD patients). Some PD sufferers have found that symptoms greatly diminish…others that symptoms disappear altogether. The reduction in symptoms is a direct result of adding glutathione to brain cells. If you have Parkinson’s, free radical damage to your cells is already very advanced. One contributing factor is extremely low levels of glutathione, your body’s master anti-oxidant and most important free radical fighter. More studies come out every month that positively validate the connection between Parkinson’s, free radical damage, and low glutathione levels.
What Is Glutathione (see July 21 post Glutathione - the Natural Antioxidant <../53/glutathione-the-natural-antioxidant/> for deeper understanding)? Glutathione is produced in every single one of your cells. It is your body’s master anti-oxidant. This means four big things:
Glutathione neutralizes free radicals.
Glutathione repairs cell damage already done by free radicals.
Glutathione can detoxify and flush toxins out of the body.
Glutathione recharges all other anti-oxidants.
Recent research analyzing the brain tissue of people with Parkinson’s has found that the damage is consistent with extensive oxidative stress. Oxidative stress IS free radical damage. Basically, the brain tissue of people living with Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases, is ‘rusting.’ Fighting free radicals means fighting the rust. Glutathione is the master rust fighter.
Did you know glutathione is the most powerful, prevalent antioxidant in your body? Increasing your glutathione level will naturally increase your energy, detoxify your body and strengthen your immune system.
Modern research has shown that individuals who have low levels of glutathione are susceptible to chronic illness. Decreased levels of glutathione can be brought about by continual stress upon the immune system. As we now know, a lowered immune system can bring about illness and disease. This is a ferocious cycle. While you need glutathione for a productive immune system, a weakened immune system hampers the production of glutathione.
Glutathione has been shown to slow down the aging process, detoxify and improve liver function, strengthen the immune system, and reduce the chances of developing cancer. Glutathione also works to help improve mental functions, increase energy, improve concentration, permit increased exercise, and improve heart and lung function - just to name a few.
Susan Juricek is a retired social worker turned internet marketer. Devoted to introducing
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Susan is particularly interested in health and wellness for the baby boomer population. As a baby boomer herself, she well aware of the questions and concerns of baby boomers who want to stay mentally and physically