INTRAVENOUS GLUTATHIONE: THE ANTIOXIDANT PAR EXCELLENCE
The supplement of nutrients is one of the main tools that functional antiaging medicine adopts so that the aging process is as satisfactory as possible. Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, hormones: aging involves a gradual decrease of production of many micro and macronutrients, whose deficiency has a great impact on organic well-being. A conscious integration acts preventively to anticipate the imbalances caused by aging.
01-12-2023
Nutrient supplementation in antiaging medicine
A complete supplementation therapy is not based just on vitamins and minerals, both fundamental for organic functionality: it’s in fact necessary to study the different needs of a body that matures and produces smaller quantities of fundamental substances.
Among these substances, a key role is played by glutathione, a tripeptide compound made up of 3 amino acids - cysteine, glycine and glutamic acid - which is synthesized by the liver. The production of glutathione slows sharply with advancing age and in case of poor nutrition, stress and pollution. Working preventively to avoid the deficiency is one of the points of the anti-aging approach, together with the adoption of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Glutathione: the most powerful antioxidant
Glutathione is the main antioxidant agent produced by the body. So, its constant presence is the fundamental prerequisite for a peaceful aging process. Fighting free radicals and participating in tissue reparation, glutathione is an important element to prevent metabolic, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, osteoarticular, hepatic, pulmonary, dermatological pathologies and, more generally, dysfunctions related to aging.
Oxidative stress, which occurs in case of imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants, is a condition that can lead to disorders affecting various systems: the importance of antioxidants lies precisely in their ability to create balance, wrecking and eliminating waste substances. This is why it’s important to maintain high levels of glutathione: because it’s one of the main endogenous antioxidants available.
Method of administration
Although glutathione supplementation can be done orally, the dispersion of the tripeptide in the digestive process makes this route less effective. For optimal bioavailability of glutathione, therefore, the elective route is the intravenous one through which the compound is injected directly into the bloodstream to be completely absorbed by the body. Based on the doctor's indications, the infusions may contain glutathione in combination with other nutrients to perform a taylor-made treatment. Once the therapy has been identified, a realistic picture of times, costs and number of sessions can be outlined.
Contraindications to the use of glutathione
Glutathione is a natural substance produced by the body whose use, even in the form of supplements, is considered completely safe. However, it is necessary to rely on a physician who can shape the therapy based on the needs of the patient so that the integration is safe and effective.
The Bonaccorso Studio implements the principles of anti-aging medicine to prevent and slow down the skin, cellular, brain and musculoskeletal aging. Dr. Michele Bonaccorso is a medical doctor, specializing in anesthesiology and intensive care. He has been studying functional medicine for over 10 years.
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