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Alzheimer's Disease

Picture Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological condition caused by nerve cell death resulting in atrophy of the brain.

Although scientists do not yet fully understand the causes of Alzheimer’s disease (except for the 1 – 5% of cases which have a genetic basis), there is growing evidence that lifetime exposures to toxins (e.g. heavy metals including mercury from dental amalgam and fish), chemicals (such as pesticides in the food), poor diet, electromagnetic radiation (e.g. WiFi) and oxidative stress are all factors, triggering inflammatory processes and a build up of beta amyloid plaque in the brain cells’ mitochondria.

Glutathione (GSH) is the brain's master antioxidant, responsible for eliminating toxins, chelating heavy metals and neutralising oxidative stress. Studies have shown glutathione depletion to be a key factor in the progression of Alzheimer's Disease. 

"In summary, the cerebral GSH and plasminogen systems are essential biological processes that combat the neurodegenerative processes that occur more significantly with advancing age. With knowledge of the physiopathology of neurodegenerative processes, both of these systems can be pharmacological targets, providing reason for hope of prevention of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease."  Beta-Amyloidosis in Alzheimer's Disease, Lasierra-Cirujeda et al. J.Blood Med. 2013

Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

PictureAlzheimer's disease slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, until eventually even the ability to carry out the simplest tasks is lost. Early symptoms of the disease, often mistakenly attributed to aging or stress, include irritability, aggression and mood swings. There can also be subtle problems with planning, attentiveness, flexibility, apathy and memory impairment. These early mild symptoms may present many years before the clinical signs of disease are evident. As the disease advances however, significant confusion, language difficulties and memory loss occurs.


PictureHeavy Metal Toxicity

Many people are exposed to very high levels of mercury from dental amalgam and various dietary sources, such as fish. Glutathione is able to chelate and remove these toxic metals from the body. Some doctors have recognized the value of chelation for Alzheimer's and other degenerative disorders caused by metal poisoning and have found it to be very effective at restoring the function of older blood vessels and brain cells.


Correcting Glutathione Deficiency May Help To Slow Disease Progression 

Glutathione deficiency contributes to oxidative stress, which plays a key role in aging and the pathogenesis of many diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Scientists have demonstrated that supplementing with glutathione precursors can product beneficial effects in slowing the progression of these diseases.

Max products are advanced oral supplements that are clinically proven to increase systemic glutathione levels. Since glutathione is a fragile protein that cannot be taken by mouth, these supplements provide the essential precursors that cells require to make glutathione. Optimised glutathione levels will help to support healthy brain function, detoxify cells, improve mental clarity, increase energy levels and improve overall health.


 
Above: Neurologist Dr Rex Anderson speaks about the importance of glutathione for optimal brain health.




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