How to Increase Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant Your Body Needs

This is not professional medical advice—always consult with your healthcare practitioner before adding any supplements to your routine.

During the pandemic, and in this post-pandemic era, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) has become the quiet superhero of antioxidants, often a part of people's supplementation repertoire due to its known immune-boosting benefits. It might not be trending or garner the buzz of the latest 'superfoods' like sea moss and bone broth, but its impact on our health, particularly in boosting glutathione levels, is truly remarkable ✨.

The Power of Glutathione

Glutathione has been dubbed by scientists as the body's 'master antioxidant', playing an important role in detoxification, immune function, and overall health. Also, glutathione is considered the master antioxidant due to its unique ability to regenerate other antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, and its major role in combating oxidative stress and maintaining cellular health. To no surprise, as we age, our glutathione levels naturally decrease, with this natural decline being affected by stress, poor diet, and environmental toxins, leaving us more vulnerable to oxidative stress and potential diseases. That being said, we don't subscribe to fear mongering here—rather, the Well & Co. philosophy empowers healthy aging, while implementing easy tactics to feel amazing as we do.

NAC 🤝🏻 Glutathione

Simply put, NAC, is a precursor to glutathione synthesis—meaning it can help maintain and promote your body's natural ability to produce and maintain glutathione levels. When ingested, NAC gets converted into cysteine, an amino acid crucial to glutathione production.

As we just learned, glutathione acts as a defence system for our body, scavenging free radicals, neutralizing toxins, and supporting the immune system, thereby promoting cellular health and resilience 🧬—and hence, its growing popularity during and post-pandemic, as many have become more health conscious. Studies have also shown that maintaining optimal glutathione levels can help combat chronic inflammation and cardiovascular disease.

The Science to Back it Up

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition demonstrated that NAC supplementation effectively increased glutathione levels in healthy adults, enhancing their antioxidant capacity and reducing oxidative stress markers 📰.

Organika

For years now, I have been supplementing with Organika's NAC, as their clean, all natural formula, as well as their trusted name have secured their spot in my wellness routine. Organika is committed to delivering high-quality supplements backed by science and efficacy. Not to mention, Organika's NAC is tested for purity and potency following recommended regulatory guidelines.

NAC in Food

That being said, it's always important to remember that supplements should do just that: supplement, and should not negate the importance of a healthy lifestyle and well balanced diet.

Here are some food sources of NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) for you to consider next time you shop for groceries: poultry, yogurt, cheese, eggs, garlic, onions, and legumes like lentils and soybeans. Note that while these foods contain cysteine, the precursor to NAC, the amount of NAC itself in whole foods is relatively low compared to supplemental forms.

Boost your glutathione levels with NAC to combat oxidative stress, boost immunity, and thrive—also, read about the Importance of Antioxidants for Skin Health ✨.