Why I will often recommend Glutathione when I am looking to reduce inflammation in your skin

Low grade, constant inflammation damages healthy cells, tissues, and organs when unaddressed and leads to a cascade of health and skin problems.

Helping balance inflammation in the body is one of the many benefits of having plentiful supplies of this naturally occurring molecule in our systems. When we are under any extra stress(that can be internal/external or even real/perceived strass) we need to be extra aware of  maintaining sufficient levels of Glutathione.  Some ways of maintaining these levels, which I will speak to you about in consultation are eating a balanced diet, ensuring adequate sleep,  getting regular exercise, and then considering supplementation support.

Glutathione is essential for detoxification. Our  liver synthesises this potent antioxidant to shield the body from damaging free radicals, peroxides, and heavy metals by balancing unbalanced electrons. When Glutathione is not plentiful, oxidative stress occurs. This stress triggers inflammation, which in turn triggers chronic inflammation.

In a perfect world, the body would have enough Glutathione to keep it healthy and vibrant, battling oxidative stress and inflammation. However, as Glutathione is used in the body to combat toxins, levels deplete. Toxins include pollutants, environmental stressors, stress, poor diet, and chronic disease or infection. In addition, naturally, Glutathione levels lessen as the body ages and especially when your liver is working hard in times of hormonal imbalance.

What is inflammation?

Inflammation is the body’s natural way of fighting off harmful pathogens or damaged cells (caused by germs, injuries, and irritants.) To repair the damaged cells, an inflammatory response is triggered to eliminate the cause, clear out damaged tissue, and begin tissue repair. However, if this necessary and very beneficial reaction continues and becomes dysregulated. It can become very destructive, leading to many health issues, especially in the skin. That is why the body’s ability to fight inflammation with the detoxifying power of the Master Antioxidant Glutathione is crucial, with studies supporting its essential role as an inflammatory suppressor.

Inflammation isn’t always bad!

There are two types of inflammation in our body: acute inflammation and chronic inflammation.

ACUTE inflammation is non-negotiable for the body to heal, When the body is experiencing acute inflammation, the body’s defence cells are stimulated to control the activation of specialised immune responses. However, when these  specialised immune responses keep the defence cells active excessively and for too long, this leads to what is termed chronic inflammation, or Inflammaging..

CHRONIC inflammation is a negative, long-term and unresolved form of inflammation, where the body feels constantly attacked by excessive inflammation that persists for an extended period. The immune system continuously releases white blood cells and chemical signals to sustain the process, prompting the body to try to fight indefinitely.

Chronic inflammation damages healthy cells, tissues, and when unaddressed, leads to the disturbance of  the cells normal mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions.

Preventing Chronic Inflammation – Detoxification with Glutathione

You may not be  have been aware of many underlying inflammatory conditions, as they may progress gradually over weeks, months, or even years. The skin might be considered your most visible messenger and start to present with symptoms such as acne, ageing, rosacea, sensitivity or dermatitis just to mention a few.  It is easy to fall into the trap of treating the visible symptoms and you may see a measure of temporary success with various over the counter topicals, only to have issue resurface (usually at the most inappropriate time!!)

This is why, in my skin consultation with you – we will talk short, mid and long term goals and we will discuss stress, sleep, eating patterns alongside homecare and treatment plans. I love to give you enough information to make an informed decision and plan ahead. If I see a lot of underlying, unresolved inflammation, or we are doing a treatment that needs to trigger acute, resolvable inflammation – I will talk to you about SuperDose Glutathione.

The Best Defense is a Glutathione Offense!

Addressing chronic conditions that are inflammation-induced means maintaining high levels of Glutathione. A balanced diet, adequate sleep, regular exercise, and supplementation will all support overall health and inflammation control.

Taking Glutathione supplements can greatly benefit overall health. There are many options of Glutathione available to purchase, and after much research – I settled on recommending SuperDose Glutathione. I chose SuperDose Glutathione (and their other amazing supplements) because their active ingredients are encapsulated in  liposomes, which are protective phospholipid bilayer that mimics our body’s cell membranes and are the correct size to ensure rapid delivery and superior absorption. Not all liposomes are created equally, SuperDose Liposomes are derived from pure, organic, non GMO sunflowers and extracted without the use of nasty chemical solvents. The range is free from “badditives” such as added sugar, alcohol, soy and gluten while being vegan and keto friendly. This is important to me as a Skin Therapist and I wanted these benefits for my clients.

Focusing on boosting Glutathione helps support your body to fight inflammation, delivering benefits for skin, body and mind..

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