Glutathione LPT

Glutathione LPT is a professional grade nutraceutical that packs a powerful antioxidant into a chewable tablet. This chewable nutraceutical has been developed with liposome platform technology (LPT) for enhanced bioavailability (absorbability) and durability. Each molecule of glutathione is protected by a liposomal sheath for protection as it travels throughout the body in the bloodstream. Additionally, Glutathione LPT has been designed to allow for partial absorption in the mouth through a process called “first-pass effect”, which allows the glutathione molecules to bypass the harsh conditions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

The Ingredients

Glutathione

Glutathione is a tripeptide that is made up of the amino acids glutamine, cysteine and glycine. It is also one of the most prominent antioxidants found naturally in the body and has long been recognized for its ability to support optimal whole body health through a healthy response to oxidative stress. Glutathione is also unique from other antioxidants due to the fact that it can be produced in the liver. While this tripeptide antioxidant can be found in every cell in the body, however, levels decline naturally during the aging process. Glutathione levels can also decline due to environmental toxins and other external sources.

With its powerful antioxidant properties, glutathione has been recognized for its ability to support a wide range of processes and functions that contribute to whole body health, including optimal mitochondrial energy production, immune function, liver detoxification, enzyme function and DNA production.

The Science

Illness, disease and general breakdowns in the immune system are a part of life. While reduced immune function can be the result of various sources, many medical professionals assert that oxidative stress is often the culprit. Oxidative stress and oxidative damage have been connected to a wide range of symptoms and health conditions that include cardiovascular disease, various inflammatory conditions and an increased risk of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Fortunately, nature provides a wealth of dietary sources that provide the body with antioxidants: molecules that can effectively address oxidative stress and promote optimal whole body health.

Oxidative stress, which can lead to oxidative damage if not addressed properly, occurs when free radical oxidant molecules severely outnumber stable molecules. Free radical oxidant molecules can be identified as molecules that are missing an electron, and they are actually a natural byproduct of the metabolic process wherein the body breaks down food to be converted into energy. These unstable molecules do serve a purpose in low levels, because they are needed by the body for proper stress response and immune function. Antioxidant molecules are usually able to keep free radical oxidants in check by donating electrons to these molecules in need. In doing so, antioxidants help the body maintain a healthy balance within a very delicate environment.

Unfortunately, a variety of factors can lead to free radical oxidant molecules proliferating to the point that they overwhelm antioxidant molecules and lead to the chaotic activity that is the basis of oxidative stress. One such factor is the natural aging process. Both men and women experience a reduction in antioxidant levels as they grow older. To make matters worse, free radical oxidants can also proliferate as a result of certain environmental toxins and other external sources, including:

Obesity
Smoking
Diets high in fat, sugar and processed foods
Exposure to UV rays from the sun and other forms of radiation
Pollution
Excessive alcohol consumption
Exposure to pesticides and other chemicals

To help maintain a healthy balance and reduce the risk of both oxidative stress and oxidative damage, the body produces antioxidants like glutathione on its own. Glutathione differs from other antioxidants in the body due to the fact that it is produced in the liver. This tripeptide is the most prominent antioxidant in the body and can be found in every cell. Drawing from the combined benefits of the amino acids glutamine, cysteine and glycine embues glutathione with strong antioxidant properties. Of course, as is the case with all antioxidants, the body produces less glutathione as it ages.

Fortunately, there are a wide variety of foods that can provide the body with antioxidants in order to neutralize free radical oxidants as production naturally wanes. Some of these dietary sources include:

Dark leafy greens
Green tea
Turmeric
Berries
Nuts
Carrots
Fish
Broccoli
Tomatoes
Citrus fruits

The issue that can arise from trying to obtain sufficient antioxidants from food sources is that they must be digested before entering the bloodstream. Antioxidants, like other nutrients, often struggle to survive the harsh conditions of the gut. While some will survive the gut, these harsh conditions do limit the potential impact that food-sourced antioxidants can have in the body’s oxidative response. To help people fill in these potential nutritional gaps, the nutraceutical industry has spent decades developing products like Glutathione LPT that can deliver antioxidants directly to the bloodstream. Glutathione LPT is a professional grade chewable nutraceutical tablet that has been designed to provide the body with antioxidant support that utilizes liposome platform technology (LPT) for enhanced bioavailability (absorbability) and durability. In addition to having the added protection of liposomal sheaths around each molecule of glutathione, this product has been developed to allow for partial absorption in the mouth. This “first-pass effect” process allows for some glutathione molecules to bypass the gut entirely.