Glutathione Deficiency Boosts Coronavirus Risk

Glutathione Deficiency Boosts Coronavirus Risk, Study Finds

It is now known that the coronavirus can have a more severe and detrimental effect on the health of those over 60. COVID-19 can cause severe symptoms in older people with pre-existing conditions. This demographic has higher rates of infection and more severe symptoms. The immune system is the main culprit. The immune system’s ability to fight infection naturally declines with age. When older, immune systems are further weakened by chronic diseases, making a coronavirus strike much worse.

A glutathione deficiency is considered a leading cause of COVID-19 deaths and complications.

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that can be found in almost all species of animals and plants. It reduces the oxidation process in the body, which can lead to free radical molecules that cause chronic diseases. Glutathione is also required to make anti-inflammatory compounds such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes. A glutathione shortage can lead to increased systemic inflammation, which is what COVID-19 causes.

What Science Says About Glutathione Deficiency and The Possibility of Severe Covid-19 Symptoms

The American Chemical Society/Infectious diseases published a comprehensive review of academic literature to examine a possible link between glutathione deficiency, COVID-19 symptoms, and death. The review authors note that it is important to determine whether the symptoms of COVID-19 are mild, moderate, or severe enough for intensive care.

The study found that glutathione can be found in large amounts in all cells. This indicates how crucial it is to protect against free radical damage and support immune system health. Although research proves that glutathione has many beneficial effects on overall health, the study asserts that glutathione remains highly underestimated as a powerful antioxidant.

These are the key takeaways from this article:

• Glutathione levels decrease with age, making cells more vulnerable to free radical damage or infections.
• Glutathione deficiency has been found in people with chronic health conditions. The lack of glutathione can lead to lung damage, organ failure, and even death in those with COVID-19.
• COVID-19 is more common in men than it is in women. Doctors believe that the lower plasma levels for glutathione in men, both older and younger, maybe a factor that makes them more vulnerable to systemic inflammation as well as oxidative stress.
• The leading cause of death from COVID-19-induced ADRS is smoking. The cellular glutathione levels of the lungs and airways are decreased by cigarette smoke, which is known to be carcinogenic.
• Patients with COVID-19 who are obese eat more foods that don’t contain glutathione. A glutathione deficit could result from a person not eating enough fresh fruits and vegetables.

Antiviral Properties of Glutathione

Glutathione’s ability to stop some viruses from replicating at specific stages of the viral cycle is a little-known property. The antiviral nature of glutathione seems to inhibit viral “loads”, or the number of replicated viruses in the bloodstream.

COVID-19 is primarily a virus that attacks the lungs. The higher the viral load, the more inflammatory cells are released into the lung. Cytokine storms are a massive release of cytokines in the lungs. Researchers are finding these cytokine storms are causing COVID-19 patients to need ventilators, longer hospitalizations, and even longer recovery times

Researchers found that the antiviral properties of glutathione can be reduced in older people who are at high risk. Injecting NAC (N-acetylcysteine) for six months to subjects with severe ARDS experienced an improvement in symptoms. According to this study, the anti-viral and antioxidant properties of glutathione reduced viral infection and lung damage in older people with underlying medical problems.

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COVID-19 isn’t expected to simply “go away”, especially with the emergence of new variants. Staying healthy through the pandemic means integrating these habits in your everyday routine and ensuring that your body has access to adequate glutathione. Contact our office today to find out more about the possible advantages of glutathione.

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