Taking supplemental glutathione is not as effective as might be hoped, as the body must break it down into separate amino acids and then put it back together again. Alpha lipoic acid, active in all of our cells and is called a universal anti-oxidant, works in either a water or fat medium. This is an important asset. In addition, lipoic acid increases insulin sensitivity, helping to move glucose from the blood into the cells. I wrote that excess glucose in the blood harms our memory.
Red meat is the richest food source of lipoic acid.
Lipoic acid is my favorite anti-oxidant. Suggested supplementation for healthy adults is 20 to 50 mg per day, but consult your health car professional. Dick and I take 100 mg every day to protect against us free radical damage. Experiments show that cancer cells contain very little or no SOD, compared with the amount in healthy cells. If not, click here .