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Triotein™
Triotein™ is a high-quality, lactose-free Whey
Protein powder that provides that amino acid substrates needed
to stimulate the body’s production of intracellular
glutathione peroxidase (GSH)*.
Studies have shown that GSH is the most powerful,
naturally-occurring antioxidant and probably the most
important molecule the body has for defense against toxins and
the prevention of damage to cells.*
The
body is made of billions of cells…cells that have the ability
to heal themselves when in the optimum health environment, so
one could define optimum health as the body’s ability to heal
itself.
Yet, every time you breathe, eat or drink, you could be
exposing your body to environmental toxins that attack the
body’s cells.
•
Ultraviolet light
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Nuclear waste from energy
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Industrial waste
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Certain building materials
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Cigarette smoke
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Auto exhaust
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Drugs
• Dry
cleaning solvents
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Pesticides
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Herbicides
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Phthalates from plastics
•
X-rays
These
toxins can cause damage to the body’s cells; which can have a
negative effect on the body’s naturally defense. So, how can
the body be in optimum health when we encounter toxins every
moment of every day?
Once
toxins are neutralized or removed, normal cell function will
often return to normal levels. Studies show that the best
defense against toxins and the resulting free radicals are
antioxidants, a substance that neutralizes destructive free
radicals.
What is Glutathione (GSH) and why is it
important?
GSH
is a small tripeptide molecule composed of three amino acids –
Glutamic Acid, Glycine, and Cysteine. All three amino acids
must be present for the cell to produce GSH. Cysteine is the
most difficult for humans to acquire and requires the presence
of other amino acids to be effective.*
Intracellular Glutathione levels appear to be an
indicator of the cell’s general health and ability to resist
and defend against toxins.*
The
largest concentration of glutathione is in the
liver.
GSH
is used by your body to continuously defend against five major
threats –
• Free radical damage
•
Infection
•
Radiation damage
•
Damage from cellular toxification
•
Environmental exposure
There are two major protective functions of
GSH.
First, GSH provides antioxidant protection within the
cell, especially in the nucleus where RNA and DNA must be
protected.
GSH
also acts as a protectant from toxic materials, especially in
the liver and lungs.*
GSH plays a major role in the body’s natural immune
function.
When
microbes attack a cell, the cell defends itself by rapidly
producing immune defense cells. This, in turn, produces free
radicals.
These
toxins can result in ‘free radicals’, which occur from the
metabolic processes within each cell from foods, air,
exercise, stress and illness.*
Free
radicals can create cell damage if not neutralized.
If
GSH is a naturally occurring antioxidant, why does the body
need additional support for
production?
The
GSH “pool” is not infinite and must be replenished or
maintained.
Levels of GSH in cells can be diminished for a variety
of reasons -
•
Stress
•
Microbial attack
•
Cellular change
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Cellular degenerative change
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Traumatic change
•
Exercise change
•
Age
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Lack of nutritional support
The
natural aging process results in a slow decline in the body’s
natural ability to synthesize GSH.
GSH
is used up combating the free radicals produced by your
muscles during exercise. Also, the calories used for energy
during exercise and extreme activities increases the need for
even more intracellular GSH.
How do I increase or maintain my glutathione
levels?
First, evaluate your lifestyle to decrease the amount
of toxins to which you expose your body.
Second, eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. And
remember, ‘fresh is best’. Also, supplement with a full
spectrum of minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids and
antioxidants.
Will cysteine supplements or GSH supplements
help?
Studies have shown that these supplements are not as
effective.
The
free amino acid cysteine is not delivered to the cell wall so
it cannot be used to make GSH.
GSH
as a tripeptide does not survive the intestinal tract in
enough amounts to influence intracellular glutathione;
therefore, the body needs the ‘building blocks’ of GSH for
natural production.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food
& Drug Administration. This product is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Consult your
health care professional prior to use if you have or suspect a
medical condition, are taking prescription drugs, or are
pregnant or lactating.
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