If you’re someone who frequents the Wellbeing Nutrition website, you’d know all about our latest launch – Skin Fuel. India’s first drinkable skincare, Skin Fuel, is a US Dermatologist Formulated Skin Nourisher that comes in a ‘tab’, which once dissolved in water, turns into a delicious Blueberry Mint flavored drink that helps give your skin a natural glow from the inside.
Made using a clinically approved 4-in-1 formula, its ingredients include Japanese Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, L–Glutathione, Vitamins, and other Antioxidants.
What is Glutathione?
It is nothing but a powerful antioxidant that’s made up of three amino acids — cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine.
As we age, our body’s ability to produce complex compounds like Gutathione can slow down and become weaker.
The solution is to consume more foods that are rich in Glutathione. And if you’re confused about L-Glutathione uses or where to begin, follow this list to learn more!
1. Sulfur-Rich Foods
Sulfur can be found in several amino acids like methionine and cysteine which are necessary for the production of Glutathione.
These foods include poultry, grains like rice, bread, pasta, and vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, watercress, and mustard greens.
2. Foods with Vitamin C
Our favorite water-soluble vitamin does a fantastic job of protecting cells from oxidative damage, but studies have also shown a link between increased Vitamin C intake and Glutathione levels, since they attack the damaging free radicals first, which prevents Glutathione from getting wasted in the process.
So, what delicious foods can you eat to get more Vit C?
Citrus fruits like oranges, kiwis, cauliflower, strawberries, papayas, and potatoes should all do the trick! Know more about organic Vitamin C and Zinc Tablets from Wellbeing Nutrition.
3. Selenium-Rich Foods
Selenium, what’s that?
Well, nothing but a cofactor of Glutathione Peroxidase, which is a fancy way of saying that it’s an enzyme that’s essential for Glutathione activity.
The best foods for the same include the delicious cottage cheese, beans, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, brown rice, and Brazilian nuts.
4. Herbs and Spices
Commonly found and easy-to-use herbs are the easiest way to add a dose of Glutathione-rich foods to your diet.
Milk Thistle, for example, is a great source. Known for its antioxidant properties, it contains three active compounds, collectively known as silymarin, which are beneficial for your body.
Then there’s always Turmeric! It’s a common Indian spice used in everyday life, and thankfully for us, studies have shown that turmeric and curcumin extracts help increase Glutathione levels in your body.
5. Whey Protein
Probably a surprising addition, but if you work out or use Whey Protein as a Glutathione supplement, we highly recommend you continue doing the same. It contains cysteine, an important amino acid vital for Glutathione synthesis.
If you really want a natural dose of Glutathione, do order Skin Fuel today from Wellbeing Nutrition.
6. Milk Thistle
Supplements made from milk thistle are another natural way to raise Glutathione levels.
Silymarin, which is widely known for its antioxidant qualities and is present in high concentrations in milk thistle extract. The ability of silymarin to prevent cell damage is also thought to sustain Glutathione levels.
7. Dairy Products
Dairy products such as milk and eggs are also considered as Glutathione-rich foods since the protein beta-case in them, has the capacity to raise the body's Glutathione levels. Researchers discovered links between increased dairy consumption and higher Glutathione concentrations in the brains of older people in a small 2015 study.
References:
- Role of the glutathione antioxidant system in the autophagic process outcome, Yong J. Lee, Molecular and Cellular Biology, DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.AM2020-1239 Published August 2020. (https://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/80/16_Supplement/1239)
- Glutathione in Health and Disease. (2018). United Kingdom: IntechOpen. (https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Glutathione_in_Health_and_Disease/W3eQDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=l+glutathione+benefits&printsec=frontcover)
- Waly MI, Al-Attabi Z, Guizani N. Low Nourishment of Vitamin C Induces Glutathione Depletion and Oxidative Stress in Healthy Young Adults. Prev Nutr Food Sci. 2015;20(3):198-203. doi:10.3746/pnf.2015.20.3.198. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4596346/#)
- Jiang TA. Health Benefits of Culinary Herbs and Spices. J AOAC Int. 2019 Mar 1;102(2):395-411. doi: 10.5740/jaoacint.18-0418. Epub 2019 Jan 16. PMID: 30651162. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30651162/)
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