Glutathione is Depleted with Age

Aging is associated with a depletion of vital glutathione levels which leads to an increase in oxidative damage, particularly to the mitochondria. This oxidative process is rather like the rusting that occurs in old pipes, and is very damaging to cells. Intracellular glutathione is one of the most important antioxidants to counteract this oxidative aging process.

Glutathione deficiency has been linked to some of the most debilitating age related diseases including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Cancer, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Macular Degeneration and many more. 



Glutathione levels fall, but oxidative stress increases with age

Scientists estimate that glutathione levels fall by around 15% per decade from the age of twenty. Glutathione levels are further depleted by many factors such as pharmaceutical medications, alcohol, poor diet, stress and chronic illness.
Older people with deficient glutathione levels generally feel unwell and tired. This is because the decline in glutathione protection associated with aging is coupled with the effects of cumulative oxidative damage from a lifetime of exposure to free radicals. By boosting glutathione levels, older people can experience more energy, better sleep and help reduce the risk of developing many diseases.

"Glutathione deficiency in elderly humans occurs because of a marked reduction in glutathione synthesis. Supplementation with glutathione precursors fully restores glutathione synthesis and lowers oxidative stress." ~ Sekhar et al, Am J Clin Nut 2011

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"During ageing an altered redox balance has been observed in both intracellular and extracellular compartments, primarily due to glutathione depletion and metabolic stress."  ~ C. Torreo et al, Chemistry Central Journal 2013. 

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Centenarians found to have high glutathione levels

 

There has been intensive medical research to try and unlock the secret of centenarians' longevity. One research study looked at a group of people aged 100 to 105 years of age. When compared with people aged 60 to 79 years old, it was noted there the centenarian group had much higher levels of glutathione. In fact, the centenarians' glutathione levels were in the same range as the 25 to 35 year olds. Those centenarians who were the most vigorous had the highest glutathione activity.





Enhanced Glutathione for Longevity and Health

For those of us not blessed with good centenarian genes, glutathione levels can now be safely and easily elevated through a simple nutritional supplement called Cellgevity™. Cellgevity provides the natural glutathione precursor cysteine in a form that the body can absorb (RiboCeine™) and has been clinically proven to boost systemic glutathione levels. Cellgevity is recommended by many doctors and is ideal for supporting long term health whilst helping to slow the effects of the aging process.

 
For decades, scientists have known that glutathione greatly impacts our health and well-being. In the following interview, preventative medicine specialist Dr Don Colbert and former member of the Stanford Heart transplant team Dr Douglas Harrington discuss how to safely and effectively increase glutathione levels in the body to achieve optimum health, increase energy levels, reduce inflammation, slow the aging process and help prevent disease.
 






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