The Medical Advisor

It has been estimated that over 54 million adults and at least 300,000 children in the United States alone have rheumatic disease  ( American College of Rheumatology 2021 ). Since I have a massive clinical experience with RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis), I am going to use it as an example of how all autoimmune diseases can be treated. Why? Because they all have similar origins which are related to an antigen sneaking into your body and your immune system confusing it as a foreign invader. The antigen that gets into your system determines which of your body's tissues will be impacted. From the late 1980s and for the following 10 years, I treated over 3,000 patients with rheumatic illnesses, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), scleroderma, polymyositis and dermatomyositis. RA has a devastating prognosis in many patients. Rheumatoid arthritis affects about 1% of our population and at least 1.4 million Americans have definite or classical rheumatoid arthritis, althoug...

What's the difference between glutathione and NAC? Which is the superior choice? Liposomal glutathione vs NAC? We will cover the essentials and explain about each of these nutrients below.  NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a precursor to glutathione and a synthetic form of cysteine, a semi-essential amino acid. When consumed, NAC breaks down into cysteine, which is metabolized to glutathione. Glutathione is a vital antioxidant for proper immune system functioning and detoxification, as well as tissue building and repair. Cysteine is a semi-essential amino acid. It’s considered semi-essential because your body can produce it from other amino acids, namely methionine and serine. It becomes essential only when the dietary intake of methionine and serine is low.  NAC is more stable and bioavailable than L-cysteine. There is no specific dietary recommendation for cysteine because your body can produce small amounts. For your body to make the amino acid cysteine, y...

Glutathione (pronounced glue-ta-thigh-own), is a substance naturally produced by our cells from the amino acids glycine, cysteine, and glutamate. Glutathione is present in significant amounts in all our cells, which points to its importance in healthy cell function. This hardworking molecule acts as a major antioxidant, free radical scavenger, and an essential component of liver detoxification. There are many reasons to add a glutathione (GSH) supplement to your health regimen. But without knowing which format and formulation offers the best absorbed glutathione, you could just be throwing your money away.   Why Choose a Glutathione Supplement You may be surprised to learn that glutathione is one the most plentiful substances in the human body. Managing Internal Processes Glutathione (GSH) helps us carry out a variety of important functions throughout the body.  In the liver, for example, it processes out toxins like pollu...

Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a disease of the immune system. Normally, the immune system protects the body from infection. In lupus, however, the immune system inappropriately attacks tissues in various parts of the body. This abnormal activity leads to organ damage and symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, rashes and fever. Parts of the body frequently affected by lupus include the skin, kidneys, heart and vascular system, nervous system, connective tissues, and musculoskeletal system. The exact cause and mechanism of this disease remain unknown, however, this illness is characterized by increased chronic inflammation and diminished antioxidant defenses. Glutathione (pronounced glue-ta-thigh-own), is a substance naturally produced by our cells from the amino acids glycine, cysteine, and glutamate. Glutathione is present in significant amounts in all our cells, which points to its importance in healthy cell function. This hardworking molecule acts as a ma...