The Amazing Benefits of Glutathione Glutathione is a simple molecule that contains three proteins or amino acids, namely cysteine, glycine, and glutamine. It is naturally produced within your body and is regarded by medical researchers to be the most important molecule to maintain good health and prevent disease. They refer to glutathione as the " master antioxidant " because it is able to recycle itself and other antioxidants like Vitamin C, to continue their work in neutralizing free radicals. How Glutathione Works in the Body Glutathione is present in every cell of your body helping to protect your heart, brain, the lenses of your eyes, liver, lungs, and skin from damage by excessive oxidation and environmental toxins. High levels of glutathione help protect against serious illness such as, cancer, heart disease, dementia, and other chronic diseases. It slows the normal aging process and has been successful in reducing the effects of autism, Parkinson's and A...