How to avoid the development of Epilepsy Epilepsy is a disorder that affects the brain and impacts over 65 million people worldwide. Epilepsy is caused by an imbalance in the brain's electrical system, which results in excessive and sudden electrical...
It's time to clarify and demystify the bad reputation Cortisol has gained for being called the stress hormone! Cortisol is the hormone responsible for activating the body's defense mechanisms in the face of a threatening situation that represents a risk...
At any age, physical activity is essential to stay healthy, however it is a fact that as the body gets older it loses many of its capabilities. After the age of 40, the risk of osteoporosis or arthritis increases significantly,...
Pain, inflammation, stiffness and loss of joint function are some of the symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis. A disease that can develop during middle age, with greater impact on the population over 65 years of age, more common in women...
The excess or excessive accumulation of fat in the body, known as obesity, is a real problem in our society, since beyond aesthetics, it leads to serious health problems, such as heart problems, strokes and kidney deficiencies. Although the solution...
Did you know that as you age, your risk of developing osteoporosis increases? Osteoporosis is a disease that mainly affects women and causes a significant loss of bone density, increasing the risk of fractures in the spine, hips, legs, and...
It is normal that once in a while you overindulge in eating or drinking, especially when we celebrate and share special moments, such as Christmas, birthdays, graduations, your favorite party… There are many occasions when your body will ask you...
Winter is coming and with it, in addition to the cold, in most countries that have seasonal changes, the tendency to get sick also increases. Scientists have found several explanations: Low sun exposure affects the concentration of vitamin D,...
Currently, "the high level of stress" and the excessive need to stay alert have produced a new issue that ineluctably keeps us with a constant level of cortisol, which results in the formation of more free radicals than the body...
Over the years, our bones break down faster than they are replenished. Although the body naturally replaces old cells (osteocytes) constantly and generates new bone tissue (osteogenesis), this process decreases with age. This process has obvious consequences because, with cell...
Did you know that a third of US adults report getting less than 7 hours of sleep in 24 hours? Unfortunately, we live in a time when it is increasingly common for people to have sleep disorders. Although stress is...
Paradigm-shattering chewable tablets Science advances, and with it, relevant paradigms are broken. No doubt you agree that without man's need to go beyond, to know and understand why things happen, we would still be "believing" that the Earth is...
Free radicals are highly reactive compounds that are produced as a result of the metabolic activity of cells in biological systems. Both aerobic and anaerobic physical exercise cause an increase in the production of different free radicals. A certain level...
Alzheimer's disease is considered the leading cause of dementia and the fourth leading cause of death in developed countries (Pappolla, 2000).It is characterized in its typical form by a loss of immediate memory and other mental abilities (such as higher...
When stories in the news talk about the possible health benefits of red wine, the ingredient they’re really talking about is resveratrol, a type of antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes, red wine, purple grape juice, peanuts, and...
Because glutathione produces such a range of benefits due to its pervasive role throughout the body, you may see benefits beyond those listed here. These seven will give you a sense of glutathione’s power.
There are lots of foods that naturally contain glutathione or glutathione-boosting nutrients. A variety of factors can affect the levels of this vital nutrient, including storage and cooking. Cooking these foods can reduce their glutathione content by up to 60...
Aging is associated with a decrease in the plasma concentration of antioxidants and an increase in oxidative stress even in people in the absence of disease.A disease, particularly an acute disease that requires hospitalization, is associated with significant changes in...
ROS plays an essential physiological role in steroidogenesis (synthesis of steroid hormones); however, in excess, they can have harmful effects on the function of the adrenal gland. Steroidogenesis itself increases ROS generation, making the adrenal gland susceptible to oxidative damage....
Glutathione (GSH) supplementation could support thyroid health by providing thyroid cells with an oxidative stress regulation tool that they use natively. Glutathione helps to recycle the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, removing the toxic products that the enzyme captures. This means that...
Hypothyroidism: High levels of oxidative stress can block the conversion of the hormone T4 to T3 (active form), resulting in a dysfunction of the hormone's action. Therefore, the depletion of antioxidants such as glutathione (GSH) should always be avoided. Maintaining...
