#118 | One Antioxidant to Rule Them All -- Glutathione | Ross Pelton

Episode 118 December 10, 2023 00:39:46
#118 | One Antioxidant to Rule Them All -- Glutathione | Ross Pelton
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#118 | One Antioxidant to Rule Them All -- Glutathione | Ross Pelton

Dec 10 2023 | 00:39:46

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Intense exercise takes a biochemical toll. Research has shown that intense activity results in decreased levels of glutathione, our body’s homemade master antioxidant. And, that happens even when you start the day with enough glutathione despite the naturally declining levels found in the older athlete.  Without sufficient glutathione, the oxidative stress associated with exercise can reduce athletic performance and delay recovery.   Heck, low glutathione can make you look and feel old.

Today we have invited Ross Pelton the Natural Pharmacist to educate us about Glutathione, the master antioxidant and a key biomarker of aging. Glutathione is made by the body to act as the master regulator of other antioxidants....when you have enough glutathione, your body can make or recycle all the antioxidants it needs. What's more, low glutathione is a marker for aging and a higher likelihood of disease. The older we get, the less glutathione our bodies make, and the more glutathione our bodies need.  Glutathione IV drips are all the rage these days, but do we need it?

Ross is the Natural Pharmacist and his website, bio and blog are at naturalpharmacist.net. He is passionate about life extension and anti-aging science and technology. He has written 12 books including “Rapamycin, mTOR, Autophagy & Treating mTOR Syndrome” and in 1999, he was named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Pharmacists in the U.S. by American Druggist magazine

The Critical Roles of Glutathione

A few of the benefits an athlete can expect from glutathione.

Considering how important glutathione is to health, researchers have looked for ways to increase intracellular and intramitochondrial levels. Here are the effective approaches:

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Ross Pelton, R.Ph., Ph.D., CCN

Ross Pelton received his BS degree in pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin, has a Ph.D. in psychology and is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN). In October 1999, Ross was named one to the Top 50 Most Influential Pharmacists in America by American Druggist magazine for his work in natural medicine. Ross is nearly 80 and looks much younger.

 

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