Question

1. Which toxicants do you consider to be the greatest threat to human health (or, possibly, existence)?

2. Why is glutathione status so important in the patient with high exposures to toxicants? How can you use the testing studied in this course to evaluate it?

Answer 1

The toxicants which are considered to be the greatest threat to human health are:

1. Lead: lead is the worst one which leads to heart diseases and MMR lead causes account for 6% of the worlds global burden of disease.

2. Radionuclides: These include radium, uranium affecting 22 million people. These are used in industrial processes, mining and creation of radiological products.

3. Mercury: mercury is also used in mining and industrial activities resulting in severe brain, kidney and immune system damage.

4. Chromium: This is released from both natural and industrial sources which is used in metal processing, welding and leather tanning.

5. Pesticides: This is a collection of chemicals which cause 3 million cases of acute illness according to WHO. Neurological and reproductive consequences among other effects can occur.

6. Cadmium: It is a direct result of industrialization. It is used in the production of nickel-cadmium batteries, fertilizers and plastic stabilizers.

2) Gluthathione is an antioxidant produced in cells; comprised of largely three amino acids glutamine, glycine, and cysteine.

Gluthathione levels in the body may be reduced by a number of factors, including poor nutrition, environmental toxins, and stress. It can be used as inhalant and the benefits after inhaling are:

1. Reduces oxidative stress.

2. May improve psoriasis.

3. Reduces cell damage.

4. Improves insulin resistance.

5. Increases mobility for people.

6. Reduces symptoms of parkinson's disease.

Testing of gluthathione in human body:  

Gluthathione levels fluctuate throughout the day in response to exposure to toxins pathogens or any other.

The blood samples of the particular person is collected and will be tested in the laboratory. Then the antioxidant reserves, antioxidant enzymes and cellular damage will be obtained from diagnostics.