Glutathione complex from Now Foods
When you buy Now Foods Glutathione, you get 60 vegan capsules of the reduced form of glutathione. One capsule contains a dosage of 500 mg glutathione with additional elements such as 100 mg milk thistle extract and 50 mg alpha lipoic acid. Now Foods guarantees the highest quality through the production of high-quality ingredients and strict controls.
What is glutathione and what effect does it have?
Glutathione is an organic compound that is formed in the liver from a combination of the amino acids glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine[1].
Glutathione has antioxidant properties[3].
What makes Now Foods Glutathione so special?
NOW's glutathione formula has been supplemented with alpha lipoic acid and milk thistle extract , with milk thistle extract standardized to 80 mg of silymarin flavonoids .
Milk th istle (Silybum marianum) belongs to the Asteraceae family and grows in Southern Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. The seeds contain the active ingredient mixture silymarin, which is made up of various flavonolignans. Milk thistle is also rich in fatty oil, which consists of fatty acids such as linoleic and oleic acid, and also contains a lot of protein[4].
Althoughalpha-lipoic acid functions like a vitamin, it is a fatty acid. It is known for its antioxidant properties and occurs naturally in the human body. Other good sources of alpha lipoic acid are: Yeast, liver, kidney, spinach, broccoli and potatoes.[5]
Glutathione from Now Foods is a dietary supplement in capsule form suitable for vegans. In addition to Now Foods Glutathione capsules, you can find other amino acids from Now Foods in our store.
INGREDIENTS
Dosage: 1 vegan capsule
Ingredients per dosage:
- Glutathione 500mg**
- Milk thistle extract 100mg**
- of which silymarin 50mg**
- Alpha-lipoic acid 50mg**
Ingredients: Glutathione (reduced form), milk thistle extract (seed and fruit; Silybum marianum; standardized to 80% silymarin), alpha lipoic acid, glazing agent: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (capsule); bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose; anti-caking agent: magnesium salts of fatty acids (vegetable source), silicon dioxide
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts. Manufactured in a GMP facility that also processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
** = Daily requirement not determined.
Natural color variations may occur in this product.
USE
Now Foods recommends one (1) vegan capsule daily, preferably on an empty stomach. Or after consultation with your doctor/healthcare practitioner.
LEGAL NOTICE
Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. If you have a bad reaction to the product, stop taking it immediately. Please consult your doctor if you wish to use dietary supplements and are being treated for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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SOURCES
[1]Glutathione.chemie.de. chemie.de. Retrieved on 05.04.2022.
[2]Glutathione. naturheilzentrum nürnberg. naturheilzentrum-nuernberg.de. Retrieved on 05.04.2022.
[3]Amino acids and their effect on the body. Medizin Aspekte. medizin-aspekte.de. Retrieved on 05.04.2022.
[4]Milk thistle. Dr. Martina Melzer. ApothekenUmschau. apotheken-umschau.de. 22.12.2016. Retrieved on 05.04.2022.
[5]Alpha lipoic acid. OrthoKnowledge Foundation. orthoknowledge.eu. Retrieved on 05.04.2022.
