Helps Support Antioxidant Function
Antioxidants are substances that inhibit oxidation in the body. They fight free radicals in the body. Studies have shown that if free radical levels become too high in the body, they may lead to complications such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.
People get most of their antioxidants from food, such as fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods. However, one of the more essential antioxidants is produced by the body.
Glutathione is a naturally occurring antioxidant that needs amino acids such as glutamine, glycine, and cysteine to be produced. Unfortunately, its levels also decrease within the body due to factors such as poor nutrition, stress, and aging. But, again, this is due to the decline in naturally occurring amino acids such as cysteine.
However, studies have shown that consuming food high in cysteine can boost the body’s ability to produce antioxidants. Whey protein is an example of one of the foods or supplements that have a high cysteine content. Whey protein has also been proven to reduce oxidative stress, increase glutathione production, and help the body’s overall antioxidant function.
