Glutathione. Ever heard of it? It’s an antioxidant your body naturally produces but few have ever heard of. Some even refer to Glutathione as the “master” antioxidant.
Antioxidants are important for keeping cells healthy and preventing oxidative stress that damages our cells, including our reproductive cells (eggs/sperm). Glutathione is naturally present in our eggs, sperm, but unfortunately as we age our glutathione levels begin to decrease. This natural age-related decline coupled with glutathione inhibiting factors from our modern way of life (chemicals, foods, blue lights, etc.) means anyone can be at risk for glutathione levels that are lower than optimal.
A slew of studies have shown how Glutathione is important to human fertility and the positive impact of optimum glutathione levels. Glutathione is found in cells through-out the body, but importantly, is also distributed in our reproductive cells (eggs and sperm). Glutathione protects the quality of our eggs and sperm, which means that low levels of glutathione puts our egg and sperm cells at risk for oxidative damage, lower fertilization rates and lower quality embryos.
The ovum released from the ovary, the zygote or embryo and spermatozoa are vulnerable to damage inflicted by oxidative stress (Agarwal & Allamaneni, 2004). Wang et al. (1997)
There are a few different ways to supplement your Glutathione levels, orally, topically, through an IV, through a nasal spray or through a nebulizer. Not all methods of supplementation are effective however or created equality. For home use neither through an IV, nasal spray or a nebulizer are very practical. IV glutathione in particular comes with a host of issues, including a high cost ($900 on average per session) and the concern that intravenous glutathione
supplementation could shut down your body’s own natural production of Glutathione.
Because oral supplementation of Glutathione has not been shown to increase cellular glutathione levels, that leaves topical application as the only viable way to supplement glutathione at home.
You may question whether a cream applied topically to your skin can really increase your glutathione levels. The answer is ‘yes’, it really can. Transdermal application is a very effective way to safely increase your glutathione levels. It works just as a progesterone or estrogen cream would work, absorbing through your skin into your bloodstream.
(Sidenote: The skin’s ability to absorb chemicals is why it’s so important to critically examine your personal skin care products and why we recommend switching to safer shampoos, body washes, household cleaners and laundry detergents)
Studies have shown topical application of glutathione raises glutathione levels, and we have tested this ourselves. With blood tests taken before and after 60-days of use of our Glutathione Cream for fertility support (link) we were able to prove a safe and effective increase in glutathione levels with Quest Diagnostics lab testing.
This before and after test showed a significant increase in glutathione levels, while staying within the reference range, so consistent use did not raise glutathione levels too high.
Other blood tests done after use of our Glutathione cream show a quick, same-day, positive impact on Glutathione levels. Our topical glutathione cream has shown to both improve glutathione levels in the short and long term with sustained use.
While using our Glutathione cream will give you an immediate benefit in your glutathione levels and is safe to use long-term to maintain your glutathione levels, for best outcomes for fertility, you’ll want to begin your Glutathione regime 90 days prior to your attempts to conceive to give your developing eggs time be exposed before maturing.
For more info about Glutathione visit https://glutathione411.org/
To get the full benefit of the supplement regime you’ve started to improve your health and fertility, you need to commit to at least 90 days of daily use.
