Post Date: 15th Feb, 2009 - 3:10am / Post ID:
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Glutathione And Autism
Has anyone heard of Glutathione? It seems to be the latest in Autism treatment and many parents see great results with this treatment:
QUOTE Researchers at the biochemical genetics laboratory at Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute found that close to 80% of children with autism have reduced levels of glutathione and its precursor nutrients such as the amino acids, cysteine and methionine. Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant and is required to protect the body from damage due to free radicals. Professor Jill James, who headed the research states:
"[Our findings] suggest that these kids would be more sensitive to an environmental exposure and would be less likely to detox from heavy metals."
Which leads on to Jenny McCarthy's (Jim Carrey's girlfriend) use of detox methods with Evan. Heavy metals such as mercury are now widespread in the environment and in the diet (E.g. Fish/seafood). Then there is the potential contribution of the mercury preservative thimerosal in vaccinations.
Source 2Facts about Glutathione:
QUOTE glutathione (GSH) is the body's master antioxidant. It is a small protein produced naturally in our cells when certain required elements are present. It functions both as an antioxidant and an antitoxin and is a major defense system against illness and aging. Our glutathione level actually indicates our state of health and can predict longevity. Although there are more than 60,000 published papers on the beneficial effects of glutathione replacement, it is still largely ignored by mainstream medicine. In the near future the importance of glutathione will be widely recognized because it has the ability to boost the immune system and fight off the damage of free radicals on the cells.
Modern research has shown that individuals who have low levels of glutathione are susceptible to chronic illness. Decreased levels of glutathione can be brought about by continual stress upon the immune system. As we now know, a lowered immune system can bring about illness and disease. This is a ferocious cycle. While you need glutathione for a productive immune system, a weakened immune system hampers the production of glutathione.
Glutathione has been shown to slow down the aging process, detoxify and improve liver function, strengthen the immune system, and reduce the chances of developing cancer. Glutathione also works to help improve mental functions, increase energy, improve concentration, permit increased exercise, and improve heart and lung function - just to name a few.