Summary
Glutathione is one of the major endogenous antioxidants that is made in nearly every cell in our body. Oxidative stress occurs when the body is exposed to toxins whether its air pollution from cars, excessive heavy metals, mold, or disruptive types of EMF. Dr Nayan Patel, inventor of a transdermal glutathione called Glutaryl, explains how it quenches free radicals and how people have used it to recover faster from injury, strength training, and infections. Most glutathione products are either encapsulated, liposomal, suppository or intravenous forms. I was really impressed with how much I felt the beneficial effects of Glutaryl when I applied it twice a day for a few months so I was inspired to have the founder on the show. Order Glutaryl: https://aurowellness.
Key Points
- EMF exposure risks and mitigation strategies
- Impact of light exposure on health and circadian rhythm
- Stress reduction methods and their physiological effects
- Mold toxicity identification and remediation
- Glutathione's role as the body's master antioxidant
Key Moments
Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant
Matt Blackburn describes his 14-year journey trying various glutathione supplements including liposomal, injectable, and oral forms. Glutathione is made in nearly every cell in the body and is critical for quenching free radicals from environmental toxins.
"I've tried so many glutathione supplements for the past 14 years different liposomal formulations I've had it injected I've tried various different oral forms"
Glutathione spares vitamins C, E, and A
Glutathione has a unique relationship with other antioxidants, particularly vitamins C, E, and A. It helps spare these nutrients, recycling them and extending their protective effects in the body.
"glutathione has this interesting relationship with sparing nutrients specifically vitamin C vitamin E and even vitamin A"
NAC and selenium support glutathione production
Dr. Nayan Patel discusses NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) and selenium as key supplements for supporting the body's own glutathione production. These provide the precursor amino acids and cofactors needed to synthesize glutathione endogenously.
"supplements like NAC and selenium for glutathione support"
Half of glutathione goes to antioxidant defense, half to detox
Approximately 50% of the body's glutathione is used as an antioxidant to quench free radicals, while the other 50% is used for liver detoxification. This dual role makes maintaining adequate levels critically important.
"good chance 50% antioxidant 50% detoxification everything is in"
