Foods that either contain glutathione or provide the building blocks (especially sulphur-rich foods) include: Sulphur vegetables: garlic, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage Cruciferous greens: spinach, kale, methi Fruits: avocado, oranges, tomatoes Protein sources rich in cysteine: eggs, legumes, dairy How to increase glutathione naturally Beyond food and supplements, these habits support healthy glutathione levels: Prioritise sleep your body repairs and replenishes overnight Exercise regularly moderate activity supports antioxidant systems Eat sulphur-rich foods (see above) Get enough vitamin C, selenium, and B-vitamins cofactors for glutathione Cut alcohol and quit smoking Consider a quality supplement if diet and lifestyle alone aren't enough How to choose a glutathione supplement Not all glutathione products are equal
These two drugs were not only able to enrich GSH contents and GPX activity and defend the heart against oxidative stress but also prevented DOX or I/R-induced myocardial injury [214,215,216,217]
(1) Kinetic method
In rats, the glutathione-booster NAC prevented kidney disease from the artificial sweetener aspartame [52]
