glutathione gene synthetase The changing faces of glutathione,

Glutamate cysteine ligase (GCL) is the first and rate-limiting enzyme in glutathione biosynthesis and its activity is of high importance for maintaining glutathione levels in the cells

In a healthy, calm body, this switch is off

Although critical glutathione levels will lower as we age, depletion can be accelerated by stress, illness, infection, poor diet, alcohol, cigarettes, trauma, and environmental toxins

TAC assays There is a growing preference for assessing the TAC of samples rather than individual antioxidants

Maintains energy Glutathione supports steady energy by shielding mitochondria from oxidative damage, helping maintain ATP, the bodys main currency for fuel