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Glutathione Boosting Foods

The following are a list of foods/ingredients that help to provide your body the necessary materials to produce more Glutathione. When consumed on a consistent basis, your body will be able to produce more Glutathione.

1. Milk Thistle Silymarin, a unique flavonoid complex derived from the milk thistle plant, has been used to protect the liver from damage and biliary tract disease.
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2. Whey Protein (Organic) Whey protein replenishes glutathione by boosting cysteine which helps rebuild glutathione when it is depleted from an immune response. Recent studies show that whey protein is a great supplement to help naturally increase glutathione levels for both fighting cancer, strengthening the immune system, increasing metabolism, and reducing appetite. Use a whey protein powder that is all natural or organic (when possible) and is completely free of pesticides, hormones, Genetically modified organisms, artificial sweeteners and is gluten free. 

3. Beef Liver (Organic) Studies have shown that nutrition concentrates in the liver, so eating this organ from a local grass-fed, organic cow is a great bioavailable way to boost your glutathione and selenium levels. We recommend only getting high-quality grass-fed beef liver either dried or raw and adding it to your diet.

4. Sulfur Foods the Sulphur amino acid plays and active role in increasing Glutathione levels. So eating sulfer-rich foods like the ones listed below is important.

5. NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) (200-500mg 1x daily) NAC is actually a precursor to (used to create) Glutathione (GSH)
  • Arugula
  • Bok Choy
  • Broccoli
  • Brussel Sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Collard Greens
  • Kale
  • Mustard greens
  • Radish
  • Turnip
  • Watercress
6. α-Lipoic Acid (300-1200 mg daily)     a-Lipoic Acid not only restores Glutathione levels but it also helps to improve insulin sensitivity and reduces symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. We 300-1200 mg of alpha lipoic acid daily.
7. Vitamins B6, B9, and B12
  • Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  • Liver
  • Pinto beans
  • Lentils
  • Spinach
  • Asparagus
  • Avocado
  • Beets
  • Black eyed peas
  • Broccoli
8. Selenium
  • Brazil nuts
  • Raw Tuna steaks 
  • Yellow fin tuna
  • Halibut, cooked
  • Sardines, canned
  • Grass-fed beef
  • Turkey, boneless
  • Beef liver
  • Chicken
  • Eggs
  • Spinach
9. Vitamin C & E
     Vitamin C and E work together to help recycle glutathione.

     Foods Rich In Vitamin C
  • Oranges
  • Red peppers
  • Kale
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Broccoli
  • Strawberries
  • Grapefruit
  • Guava
  • Kiwi
  • Green peppers

     Foods Rich in Vitamin E
  • Almonds
  • Spinach
  • Sweet Potato
  • Avocado
  • Wheat germ
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Palm Oil
  • Butternut squash
  • Trout
  • Olive oil
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