In diabetes, cancer, and other diseases, the anti-oxidant benefits of KBs (decreased free radicals,
increased glutathione peroxidase) are also important clinically
In diabetes, cancer, and other diseases, the anti-oxidant benefits of KBs (decreased free radicals,
increased glutathione peroxidase) are also important clinically [8, 44].
Not exact matches
It also quite powerfully stimulates the immune system,
increases disease - fighting white blood cell production and activity, and elevates levels of superoxide dismutase and
glutathione peroxidase, two of the most powerful antioxidants and health - promoting substances known to man, which likely have quite a bit to do with its longevity - enhancing properties.
A study in Africa showed that two months of selenium supplementation restored the
glutathione peroxidase activity and improved thyroid function through
increased conversion of T4 to the active T3.
Alpha - lipoic acid, another powerful endogenous antioxidant,
increases glutathione production in the body, as does the sleep hormone melatonin — which stimulates production of the antioxidant enzyme
glutathione peroxidase.
Both dandelion leaf and dandelion root significantly
increased levels of
glutathione peroxidase, the antioxidant form of
glutathione, with the root being even stronger.
Only
glutathione peroxidase increased; GST actually fell.
Magnesium has also been found to
increase the activity of
glutathione peroxidase — the enzyme that is responsible for keeping our cells protected from damage.