Zetpil™ Reduced Glutathione 450mg

What is Gluthione?

Glutathione (GSH) is considered to be the most powerful, most versatile, and most important of the body’s self-generated (endogenous) antioxidants.  Glutathione is found in almost all living cells with the highest concentrations found in the liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas and the eye.   It helps maintain normal brain function, protects the integrity of red blood cells, and plays a vital role in our immune function by modulating white blood cell production as well as its anti-viral properties.  However, glutathione is best known for being a very powerful antioxidant.

Antioxidants are REQUIRED to prevent excess free radicals which lead to oxidative stress

What are “free radicals” and “oxidative stress”?

During respiration your body constantly reacts with oxygen for your cells to produce energy.  A natural consequence of this activity is that highly reactive, unstable molecules are produced known as “free radicals”.  Approximately 80% of all free radical production in the body is a result of this essential energy-generating process. Environmental stresses (ie: UV damage, pollution, radiation), emotional stress, inflammation and pharmaceutical drugs also directly cause the production of free radicals.

These free radicals (also called reactive oxygen/nitrogen species- ROS/RNS) are the nasty organic molecules responsible for aging, DNA and tissue damage, and many other types of diseases.  They are called “free” because they drift around the body with at least one unpaired electron in its outermost shell until they stabilize, and “radical” because there is a large compilation of molecules from which they can snatch electrons from.  As these free radicals accumulate they begin to overwhelm the body’s ability to safely stabilize them which results in oxidative stress, or damage.

How can you minimize these radicals’ damage?

ANTIOXIDANTS.  Powerful antioxidants help these unstable molecules from binding with healthy molecules.  However, there is a catch.  What constitutes a “powerful” antioxidant may not be what you have been led to believe.  One of the biggest myths touted by the nutrition industry is that all antioxidants are created equal and nothing could be further from the truth. 

Many antioxidant vitamins commonly praised in mainstream medicine, such as C, E and A, are considered classical antioxidants and, in theory, are supposed to be effective in combating free radical damage.  However, in the process of squelching free radicals these nutrients transform from a reduced state to an oxidized state, lose their spare electron (now molecularly unstable) and ultimately become free radicals themselves!   During this process of transforming from an antioxidant to a free radical these classical antioxidants also DEPLETE one of the most basic cellular antioxidants- GLUTATHIONE.  None of this is beneficial, especially since glutathione is far more powerful than the classic antioxidants. 

In the end, cellular glutathione is depleted, the classic antioxidants have become free radicals themselves, and no damage has been halted, but rather promoted simply by using the wrong antioxidants to fight the battle.

Therapeutic Properties of Glutathione

Since glutathione is involved in a multitude of cellular processes and decreases in glutathione levels are indicative of many human health conditions, appropriate supplementation with reduced glutathione may be beneficial to one’s overall health status.  Additionally, glutathione has been suggested to be helpful for, but not limited to:

• Chelation of common toxins (ie: car exhaust, cigarette smoke, alcohol and aspirin),
• Cirrhosis and fatty liver diseases or alcoholism,
• Pharmaceutical overload,
• Cataracts,
• Psoriasis, and
• Autism.

Current research on glutathione is largely centered on two key health issues: immunity and neurodegenerative diseases.  Glutathione has been clinically shown to affect immune function, auto-immune diseases and viral infections.  Not only are glutathione (GSH) levels depressed in these health conditions, but increasing GSH levels was shown to have positive effects. 

“Interestingly, low GSH levels (and high oxidant burdens) are associated with many immune dysfunctions, including auto-immune and inflammatory diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and psoriasis.  It has been suggested that compromised GSH levels may be a critical factor in the initial onset of these conditions.”

Glutathione levels naturally decrease with increasing age, and therefore, its reduction contributes to the overall aging of the body.  Neurodegenerative diseases are on the rise with our aging population and oxidative stress has been proven to be a major contributing factor to the onset and severity of these conditions. Glutathione may play a key role in protecting the brain from free radicals and oxidative stress, and therefore could be a prime antioxidant to help minimize this damage leading to debilitating neurodegenerative diseases.

“Glutathione (GSH) plays a key role in protecting the body against reactive oxygen species (ROS) mediated damage. Disruption in GSH homeostasis has been linked to initiation and progression of neurodegenerative diseases. Unfortunately, consuming large quantities of high-GSH foods/oral supplements does not change the levels of GSH in the body.  In fact, oral intake of GSH does not increase GSH levels in the body, although intravenous dosing of GSH apparently does.” 

Oral Reduced Glutathione-SCIENTIFICALLY INEFFECTIVE and IV Treatments-EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE

Many have touted the benefits of this product and sold glutathione for many years as an oral supplement for tremendous profits. However, it is scientifically well known that ORAL SUPPLEMENTATION OF ALL FORMS OF GLUTATHIONE DOES NOT RAISE TISSUE LEVELS OF GLUTATHIONE. Therefore the only way one could truly raise the reduced glutathione levels in the body was by undergoing costly direct intravenous administration of reduced glutathione.   Not only are these treatments expensive, but they require multiple weekly trips to the doctor to administer (results only last a period of time), pose risks with repeated IV procedures, and are not patient friendly.

Supplement Facts:

If you choose to use this product as a rectal suppository, it is highly recommended you attempt to clear your bowels prior to inserting it to avoid premature evacuation.  To facilitate insertion it is recommended you moisten the product by passing it under a stream of cool water or use a personal lubricant. When used as a suppository, this product requires 15-20 minutes retention to ensure the complete absorption of the bioactive ingredients. This suppository can be inserted in any position. Although not required, if inserted while lying on one’s side, consider remaining in the supine position for 1-3 minutes following insertion. (Always insert flat end of suppository first).

Note: Zetpil™ Reduced Glutathione Plus can be taken at any time during the day. It can also be taken immediately before bed time in order to facilitate the body’s repair processes that occur during the sleep state.

WARNINGS:

• Although safe for children, this product should be kept out of the reach of children.
• Do not use if the suppositories are open or damaged.
• As with any nutrient if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, seek the advice of a health care provider before using this product.
• This product is contraindicated in individuals with a known hypersensitivity to phospholipids or any of the ingredients and should avoid taking this product.

Individuals that have chosen to take this product as part of a personal nutrient program have overwhelmingly chosen to utilize this product as a rectal suppository. However, this product can also be taken safely by mouth. If one chooses to take this product orally, then this product may be considered a dietary supplement in accordance with current FDA guidelines. 

The addition of a homeopathic dilution of 12x has been added to enhance the efficacy of this product. Therefore, these products may also be considered to be homeopathic in nature. Accordingly, these products comply with FDA regulations regarding the formulation and production of homeopathic products. 

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is a Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act compliant combination of naturally derived FDA GRAS (Generally regarded As Safe) herbal, nutraceutical, vitamins, minerals and amino acids products legally sold in the USA.  In accordance with FDA regulations, when taken orally, this product may be considered a dietary supplement as defined by section 201(ff) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 321(ff). Also, this product consists ONLY of a combination of naturally derived FDA GRAS (Generally regarded As Safe) herbal, nutraceutical, vitamins, minerals and amino acids products legally sold in the USA. Therefore, this product cannot be considered a drug as defined in section 201(g)(1) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 321(g)(1). This product is not intended to affect the structure or function of the body and is not intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease in man. Any nutritional suggestions and research regarding this product are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease nor should any information provided be used as a  substitute for sound medical advice.