We live in a modern, but toxic world, in which it is almost impossible to escape from continuous exposure to toxins, chemicals, environmental pollutants, heavy metals, and drugs.

In combination with stress and an unhealthy diet, after only a short period of time, the body loses its ability to produce sufficient amounts of naturally occurring glutathione in order to detoxify and protect its cells.

This glutathione deficiency results in cell damage and the loss of the ability to function optimally. Our energy level decreases and inflammation occurs more frequently. Diseases set in more easily and the aging process is accelerated.

Glutathione is the body's most powerful detoxifier and binder of heavy metals, and also the most important antioxidant. It binds toxins and removes them from the body.

Consequently, glutathione protects the body's cells and prevents them from being damaged by contaminants.

Glutathione has been studied for several decades and more than 98,000 scientific studies have been performed.

Since Glutathione is a molecule produced by the body and is found in all cells to promote the body's ability to detoxify itself, glutathione has no side effects if taken additionally as a nutritional supplement.

• increases energy and vitality
• slows down the aging process
• strengthens the immune system
• detoxifies the liver and all body cells
• binds to heavy metals and assists in eliminating them
• reduces cellular inflammation
• protects the brain and improves clear thinking and concentration
• reduces the negative effects of stress
• enhances athletic performance and accelerates recovery
• protects the DNA (carrier of genetic information) and the mitochondria
• helps to combat fatigue, weakness and exhaustion

The air that we breathe, our food, drinking water and the substances we come in contact with, currently contain over 80,000 chemicals. In combination with alcohol, nicotine and medications, this poses a tremendous strain on our detoxification system.

Glutathione is the body's first line of defense against chemicals, toxins and heavy metals. It detoxifies the cells when present in optimal amounts.

Normally, glutathione is produced in sufficient amounts in the body from the amino acids cysteine, glycine and glutamine. If the toxic load is too great, the body is no longer able to produce the amount of glutathione necessary to detoxify itself.

Also, glutathione levels begin to decline in people over 45 of age, and - depending on your lifestyle - can fall up to 50% below the optimum level.

Heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and lead can damage the cells so severely, that they degenerate. Fortunately, glutathione binds heavy metals in order for them to be excreted with the urine.

If the body is exposed to heavy metals the amount of glutathione produced by the body is not sufficient. In this case, additional glutathione should be taken in form of a supplement.

Glutathione is the most powerful endogenous free radical scavenger and has the ability to neutralize many types of free radicals. It is also the only antioxidant that continually regenerates itself in order to neutralize free radicals.

Antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, are worthless after they have fulfilled their task. However, glutathione can recycle these antioxidants, permitting them to once again fulfill their role as free radical scavengers in the cells of the body.

No wonder glutathione is known as the mother of all antioxidants.

The lower the level of glutathione, the more prone DNA becomes to malfunction. A collapse of mitochondrial DNA (the carrier of genetic information) accelerates aging and promotes diseases.

If sufficient amounts of glutathione is present, the cell's nucleus remains protected. Glutathione regulates all cell activity, ensuring optimal function of the cells and thus the health of the entire body.

Our immune cells exist in order to protect us. But what protects the immune cells? Glutathione takes on this job and allows newly formed immune cells to proliferate in order to better fight off germs and viruses.

Glutathione also strengthens the immune system through the reproduction and activation of lymphocytes, and is involved in almost all of the body's measures to heal and protect itself.

Experts now agree that nearly all functional disorders and diseases start with inflammation at the cellular level. Glutathione possesses potent anti-inflammatory properties directly within the cells and promotes good health.