11 min
NAC, Glutathione & Aging: New Study is Impressive High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel, MS
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- Nutrition
Several new studies find NAC and Glycine combinations can support biologic aging and more. Let's dive into these details.
Sponsored Message:
Support glutathione synthesis and detoxification of environmental pollutants* with NAC Glycine Supreme from MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/NAC-Glycine-Supreme
Save with code podcast at checkout:
Studies and detailed show notes: https://bit.ly/41YvaMv
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Glutathione is one of your body’s most important antioxidant and detox molecules.
00:30 Supplement with raw materials, instead of directly supplementing with glutathione.
01:00 N-acetylcysteine and glycine are rate limiting amino acids in glutathione production.
01:00 Glutathione is comprised of glutamine, cystine, and glycine.
02:40 Glycine-NAC supplementation improves glutathione deficiency, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, ageing hallmarks, metabolic defects, muscle strength, cognitive decline and body composition.
05:20 Taking direct antioxidants has conflicting evidence.
07:30 GGT liver enzyme is a marker of glutathione turnover.
11:00 Take antioxidant supplements in the evening.
Several new studies find NAC and Glycine combinations can support biologic aging and more. Let's dive into these details.
Sponsored Message:
Support glutathione synthesis and detoxification of environmental pollutants* with NAC Glycine Supreme from MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/NAC-Glycine-Supreme
Save with code podcast at checkout:
Studies and detailed show notes: https://bit.ly/41YvaMv
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Glutathione is one of your body’s most important antioxidant and detox molecules.
00:30 Supplement with raw materials, instead of directly supplementing with glutathione.
01:00 N-acetylcysteine and glycine are rate limiting amino acids in glutathione production.
01:00 Glutathione is comprised of glutamine, cystine, and glycine.
02:40 Glycine-NAC supplementation improves glutathione deficiency, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, ageing hallmarks, metabolic defects, muscle strength, cognitive decline and body composition.
05:20 Taking direct antioxidants has conflicting evidence.
07:30 GGT liver enzyme is a marker of glutathione turnover.
11:00 Take antioxidant supplements in the evening.
11 min