Glutathione facts - produced naturally in our cells

Glutathione is a substance naturally produced by the human body through the synthesis of certain amino acids in the liver. It's also used by virtually every cell of the body to neutralize toxins. Since glutathione is composed of three amino acids, namely gamma-glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine, it is classified as a tripeptide.

The majority of glutathione found in the cells and tissue of the body is in the GHS state (or reduced electron). However, as electron donation continues, GHS molecules also become unstable due to unpaired electrons and eventually bind to a fellow molecule to create an oxidized form of glutathione, or glutathione disulfide (GSSG). Of total glutathione concentration in the body, only 10 percent resides as GSSG.

The primary function of glutathione is to provide antioxidant activity. This action helps to deter oxidative stress and cellular damage from free radicals. In fact, glutathione is essential to protect the eyes, skin, kidneys, liver and many other organs from toxic byproducts produced by the body through normal metabolism. In the liver, glutathione aids in the detoxification and removal of harmful toxins, including those generated through environmental pollution, and the consumption of alcohol and drugs.

Unfortunately, these antioxidants become depleted over time and with abuse. Glutathione is no different. As we age, glutathione levels are depleted due to sleep deficits, poor nutrition and eating habits, lack of exercise, environmental pollutants and toxins, exposure to the sun, physical and emotional stress, illnesses, alcohol, tobacco and other harmful substances and habits. Everywhere we turn we are exposed to destructive substances and habits that cause free radical damage. The odds are overwhelmingly against us.


The Bad News

While several studies have demonstrated the beneficial properties of glutathione, evidence that oral supplementation has any therapeutic value is less promising. For one thing, glutathione is not well absorbed in supplement form. For another, studies have shown that a supplemental dose of glutathione does not necessarily increase levels of circulating glutathione, even if taken intravenously.

Dr. Robert Keller, a clinical physician, researcher and immunologist, provided the keys to unleash the power of glutathione. Dr. Keller worked with a wide variety of patients, all of
whom suffered from problems for which there was no medical solution. As he performed diagnostic tests he discovered two things:
1) virtually all of his patients had low levels of antioxidants, and
2) they had high levels of uric acid.

Uric acid, he discovered, is the “‘last line of defense’ when all other antioxidants had been expended.” While glutathione is the first and best line of defense in the antioxidant hierarchy, uric acid is the last and the least efficient. In other words, Dr. Keller’s patients had high levels of uric acid because their other, better antioxidants were depleted.

This realization set Dr. Keller on a search to find the best antioxidant, which led him to glutathione.

The Delivery & Measurement Challenges

After exploring the glutathione research, Dr. Keller hit a roadblock. He discovered that scientists had been unable to deliver glutathione into the body, for the reasons previously stated. In addition, Dr. Keller realized that scientists had no way of measuring glutathione levels in patients. Understanding that glutathione was the key to improving the health, vitality, and longevity of his patients, Dr. Keller set out to overcome these hurdles.

 
MaxGXL® is Born

  First, Dr. Keller developed a proprietary blood test to successfully measure glutathione levels in real time. Next, he took his problem to the research lab. After ten years and eighteen attempts, he and his team produced a formula that improved glutathione production at the cellular level. Max International now has a patent pending for the MaxGXL® formula, which gives the body the necessary building blocks to manufacture glutathione.

This formula was a monumental breakthrough in modern science because it overcame two previous limitations:
1. It assisted the substance to pass through the digestive process.
2. It allowed ingredients to pass through cell membranes, where they can combine to form glutathione.

This means that MaxGXL® can actually be absorbed and utilized by cells. Feeding your cells MaxGXL® is like discovering health “diamonds” inside your body. And the regenerative effect of MaxGXL® means that your body can continue producing the wealth of health for years to come