Description

Glutathione is a small molecule made up of three amino acids, which exists in almost every cell of the body. The human body has been able to produce glutathione for centuries without vitamin supplements or our species would have died off years ago if the body did not have enough glutathione for survival. The presence of glutathione is required to maintain the normal function of the immune system. It is known to play a critical role in the multiplication of lymphocytes (the cells that mediate specific immunity) which occurs in the development of an effective immune response. Furthermore, the cells of the immune system produce many oxiradicals as a result of their normal functioning, resulting in a need for higher concentrations of antioxidants than most cells. Glutathione plays a crucial role in fulfilling this requirement.