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Glutathione

Hey everyone!

Before I got sick, I had never heard of mitochondria or glutathione. Both are essential to our good health.

Their presence and proper functioning are of some importance…

Glutathione is an antioxidant produced by our body. It is one of the most powerful substances that our cells and organs need.

Mitochondria are found inside our cells to which they provide the energy they need to ensure their survival and proper functioning.

If our body no longer produces enough glutathione, the mitochondria then the cells will be overwhelmed by free radicals which will damage them.

Studies show that SARS-CoV-2 can disrupt mitochondria. This allows it to evade the immune system, while causing increased inflammation.

1/ Test your glutathione level

How do you know if you're low on glutathione?

You can have your glutathione level tested with a blood test. Your doctor may test "Total Glutathione" and "Reduced Glutathione", which are 2 very different values.

2/ NAC supplementation

NAC (N-acetylcysteine) is a precursor to glutathione which can be taken as a dietary supplement.

Be careful, however, not to combine it with colchicine, of which it is an antidote (and which is often given as a treatment for pericarditis).

NAC supplementation is effective if the body has a good ability to synthesize glutathione from raw materials. This ability decreases with age and certain illnesses.

In my case, I waited to stop colchicine to try NAC. There was a slight improvement at first. However, after several months, my total glutathione levels continued to decline, and my energy levels were still very low. It was clearly not effective enough.

3/ Glutathione supplementation

If the NAC does not allow to raise the total glutathione, it is also possible to supplement oneself by taking liposomal glutathione which is reduced glutathione in a highly assimilable form.

I started Therascience Glutathione, and I will now try DYNVEO Liposomal Glutathione.

My total glutathione levels are starting to go up but I'm still deficient. The reduced glutathione, of which the supplement I take is composed, is well raised. This shows the difference between the two values ​​that can be tested in the blood test, especially when supplementing.

My energy level has increased significantly. Fatigue is still very present despite everything, but there is an improvement in my general condition. The brain fog, headaches, dizziness and flashes in the head have diminished and become more bearable. I observe a better concentration and a better resistance.

When I first started taking liposomal glutathione, there were significant variations in my condition between days with and without glutathione. I take it 4 or 5 days a week. Gradually, my condition and energy levels are stabilizing even if I don't take glutathione for a day or two.

The pains of pericarditis have diminished, but this can also be the effect of other dietary supplements and treatments. Nevertheless, I think it's a whole lot and that taking glutathione plays a role in improving my pericarditis as well.

This information does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor before taking a dietary supplement such as NAC or liposomal glutathione.

My goal is not to write a scientific article, but only to relate my experience of post-viral pericarditis.

STAY TUNED TO YOUR BODY AND YOUR INSTINCT.

Pericordially yours,

Vali