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Glutathione (GSH)

May 31, 2005 08:10 PM

In response to questions about what HMP products I consume here is a brief answer.

I take what are called the ultrathione Health Pack. It contains 500 mg of Glutathione, the stabilized form used by HMP in their products. Because it is stabilized, the sulpher atom does not unbind in the stomach from the effects of stomach acid and digestive juices.

In addition to glutathione the product contains ascorbic acid (1750mg), vit E in a stable dJ-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (250IU), vitamins B1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 12 and some folic acid (100mg). It has 20mg of stable beta carotene.

The product has changed over the nearly 20 years I have been taking it, but not a whole lot. Beta carotene disappeared for a while after it became hard to find a stable form. When a stable form again became available, it was put back in. Note also that the amount of Beta carotene is modest. This is very sensible and an example of the scientific basis of the HMP products. There are many forms of beta carotene, if you take a lot of just one form in a vitamin you crowd out the others and may actually become deficient in one or more forms. Folic acid is a recent addition.

I take from 1 to 2 packs a day depending on what I do. If I am in the sun a lot or doing things like hiking or playing softball, I will usually take 2. Otherwise, just 1 is fine. On random days I take none. This is to remind my body how to make GSH internally rather than rely on external sources. The store of GSH builds up and once this is accomplished you have about a day's worth in tissues. And your body makes a substantial amount each day if you have a good diet.

I do believe in the product and recommend it. Take your time getting used to it and drink plenty of water when you take a packet, always just after a meal. They don't mix with coffee in my system, so I take them at lunch and/or dinner. The B-12 is energizing. So, if you are dragging take a packet with the next meal. But, above all, follow Dr. Demopoulos' protocols, he is the expert. He is a serious and accomplished scientist who brings to best of science to his products.

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Comments

Posted by: Flower Online [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 12, 2006 3:46 AM

Thank you, Dave. And of course, Dr. de Vany.

Posted by: Kirk Farrar at June 2, 2005 9:25 AM

I really enjoy your blog, but I notice one big trend here that I have to complain about: you're overuse (in my opinion), without fully explaining what they stand for, of acronyms.

For example: what the hell does HMP stand for in this post?

Please keep in mind that some of us aren't as tuned in to a lot of the stuff you write about.

Posted by: Kirk Farrar at June 2, 2005 6:32 AM

Christian:

I wouldn't consider it. HMP makes the purest stuff. Why consider anything else? Contamination, binders, excipients, talcum and you name it are found in many nutrients. I am saying you cannot consider the nutrient only, you have to consider the source as well.

Posted by: Arthur De Vany at June 1, 2005 5:45 PM

Hi Art,

I really love your blog and your fitness and nutrition ideas. I was curious what your view is on N-AcetylCysteine? I was considering taking a Glutathione supplement and heard that NAC is another means to increase GSH levels. Do you know of any negative side effects of either of these supplements?

Posted by: Christian Hansen at June 1, 2005 3:15 PM

ROS stands for reactive oxygen species, a term that covers the various forms of free radicals that harm cells and stimulate free radical cascades.

I don't take much other than the ultrathione Health Packs. Now and then I take an Alpha Lipoic Acid pill, an antioxidant that is both fat and water soluable. My wife takes this daily as it is effective in diabetics. And, there is the ocassional melatonin, another effective antioxidant that also aids sleep. Once in a while I take a HMP Daily Essentials mineral pack, something my wife takes every few days.

Can't think of any thing else. I don't take protein supplements or any body building sorts of supplements.

Perhaps what I don't take is more significant; that includes bread, rice, beans, potatoes, pasta, cereal, juices, soft drinks, milk, cheese (except for a bit of white cheese for color and variety), added salt and so on. And I go to bed on an empty stomach.

Posted by: Arthur De Vany at June 1, 2005 9:49 AM

Dear Art
Thank you for the information I'll keep you posted
on my results.
sincerely
Barry

Posted by: barry bocchieri at June 1, 2005 6:23 AM

Do you take any other vitamin/mineral/anti-oxidant or other supplements?

Posted by: Fugate at June 1, 2005 6:12 AM

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