Glutathione

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Toxins are one of the major challenges we all face living in modern society. We are constantly exposed to Environmental Toxins, like smog and other pollutants in the air (It has been shown that individuals with Autism, as well other neurological conditions, have difficulty eradicating toxins from their bodies). In fact, California–particularly Southern California-is a large depository for aerosolized mercury coming from China. China produces a large amount of mercury emission through their coal burning industry that travels the Gulf-Stream and accumulates along the western half of the United States. Mercury, of course, is a highly toxic metal with implications for neurological damage including exacerbating conditions such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s and even childhood disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Disorder.

We are also exposed to various toxins in our food and water supply. Everything, from metal toxins such as arsenic (from pesticide and herbicide run-off into ground water), lead and aluminum exposure, and chemical toxins such as PCB’s, Bisphenal-A, and various plastics, teflons and more. These heavy metal and chemical toxins put a tremendous strain on our body’s detoxification system over time, and contribute to chronic illness and disease. Add to this a diet laden with artificial ingredients, refined sugars, and trans-fats, and you begin to understand how people’s health becomes compromised, and disease is so prevalent.
Our bodies can only handle so much toxic exposure before things breakdown. Genetic and hereditary factors play a role – as is the case in autism and related disorders, but for many people, it is the accumulation of toxins over time that create chronic illness.

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Glutathione is our body’s main defense mechanism against toxicity. It is an antioxidant chemical produced in our cells. Glutathione has many roles:
 Helps prevent free radical damage from toxins throughout the body.
 Supports the body’s immune response.
 Supports effectiveness and sensitivity in the brain of chemicals such as dopamine (a
problem in Parkinson’s Disease) and serotonin (a chemical responsible for mood and
general feeling of well-being).
 Helps support against heart disease and cancer.

In Autism, glutathione reserves are commonly low. This leads to an inability of many ASD Spectrum children from detoxifying toxins – such as mercury and lead. These toxins adversely affect chemicals in the brain that support attention, focusing, and general awareness. Many autistic individuals have benefitted from glutathione therapy.
Dr. Perlmutter, a well-known neurologist in Florida with a specialty in treating people with Parkinson’s Disease, has seen tremendous success using glutathione. Because glutathione has a positive effect on dopamine in the brain, Parkinson’s patients many time have great improvement.

Glutathione is a complex of three different amino acids that support normal cellular detoxification and protects our cells from stressful chemical reactions. The problem is when our glutathione production cannot keep up with demand or genetically (as is the case with many individuals on the autism-spectrum) we cannot produce normal levels to begin with.

Glutathione is available as oral capsules or liquid suspension (also called liposomal or lipoceutical glutathione). The capsule forms are not minimally effective. Blood levels do not get high enough to have much of a clinical effect.

The oral liquid forms are okay, but again limited studies exist to really show increased cell levels, particularly for conditions such as Parkinson’s. There is a transdermal (skin application) form of glutathione available by prescription. This cream is applied once to twice daily and has shown some benefit for children on the autism-spectrum.

The most effective route of glutathione therapy is through an intravenous infusion. Although, not practical for some children, this route of administration has the greatest benefits – particularly for adults, and those with neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis or older children, teenagers and adults on the autism-spectrum who can handle tolerate an I.V. The intravenous route is most direct, and you can obtain higher blood levels. The infusion is very simple and quick. The process takes about 3 to 4 minutes. For Parkinson’s patient’s up to two to three times per week seems more effective. Other individuals obtain benefit with less frequent dosing.