Hello everyone! Today I want to talk a little bit more about some specific antioxidants and a few products I feel are very important. Previously I spoke about the importance of antioxidants and detailed out top antioxidant products like Antioxidant Support and Mitochondrial Complex. So, why are CoQ10, NAC and Glutathione important antioxidants?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is also known as ubiquinone. The active form is ubiquinol, which is better absorbed by the body. As we age, converting ubiquinone to ubiquinol becomes less efficient. Typically, for those over fifty-five, I recommend taking ubiquinol. It is a fat-soluble antioxidant, and it is depleted by various blood pressure and cholesterol-lowering medications. It is necessary for the mitochondrial production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), our energy. It can also help with fatigue and is most popular for its help with cardiovascular diseases like heart failure and high blood pressure. It can prevent your cholesterol from oxidation. It also protects cells from death. I’ve found it helps reduce headaches in my patients. Severe deficiency can lead to cardiovascular complications like heart failure. Major food sources include meat, poultry, fish, beans, and eggs.
The recommended dosage is 30–300 mg/day. We carry a 100 and 300 mg dose.
Glutathione
Glutathione, as mentioned in my previous blog, is the most powerful antioxidant in the body, which protects you from free radical damage. It literally protects your DNA. It is helpful for DNA repair. It is made of three amino acids, cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine. Glutathione is extremely important to the liver for helping with detoxification.
It helps you get rid of toxins like heavy metals. Taking Tylenol, smoking, and drinking alcohol will deplete your glutathione levels. Suzy Cohen, the author of Drug Muggers, says, “You pretty much use up all your glutathione just for eating, never mind dealing with drug muggers and lifestyle choices” (Cohen 2011, 143). Severe deficiency can lead to fatigue and autoimmune conditions and cancer. Major food sources include asparagus, avocado, garlic, green veggies, and beets.
The recommended dosage is 1,000–3,000 mg/day. We carry an oral version and SL liposomal version.
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC)
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a modified form of the conditionally essential amino acid cysteine. Cysteine helps build hair, fingernails, and skin. It also helps destroy nasty chemicals from drinking and smoking, such as acetaldehyde, because it helps boost glutathione levels (which I just mentioned).
Tylenol is very hard on the liver. I recommend when my patients take it to also supplement with NAC, as NAC is also used to treat Tylenol poisoning. I also remember giving it to patients in the hospital in a medication called Mucomyst, which they inhaled. It smelled terribly like rotten eggs. NAC is a mucous-reducing agent, and is great for respiratory issues. It is used to help loosen mucus in the airways and thin the viscosity of their secretions, similar to Mucinex. It is in various allergy/respiratory products that I use like Sinus Support and Seasonal Assist.
NAC is a precursor to glutathione, the most powerful antioxidant in the body. Many individuals take NAC specifically for this reason. NAC can help reduce the stress on the liver and replenish glutathione stores. It is beneficial to take vitamin C with NAC to reduce kidney stone production.
Our NAC dose per capsule is 500 mg.
Learn more about antioxidants in Chapter 4 of my book Your Longevity Blueprint.
In summary, why are CoQ10, NAC and Glutathione important antioxidants? Watch my video now to learn more about these important antioxidants!
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Gsh and ubiquenol are recommended to take first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Do I take together. One has vitamin d which is suppossed to be taken with food. And where does nic come in
It truly doesn’t matter. You can take them with or without food. I’ve tested many individuals taking the products in different ways and levels are improving as long as it is a high quality product!
Can we take glutathione and coq10 together
Yes, you can.
What if one experiences bloating with glutathione & NAC?
That is not a common side effect. We recommend trying one product at a time to isolate which product may be causing this.
Can I take L-glutathione and NAC together ?
Absolutely!
Is there a supplement that contains both Glutathione and NAC? And is 500 mg of glutathione enough per day as a supplement?
Not that we currently carry. For many individuals the recommended dose is 1 gram/day but varies based on your needs which can be determines on a nutritional evaluation.
If I take NAC, the precursor to glutathione, why do I need to specifically take glutathione?
Depends. I’d have your glutathione levels checked in a nutritional evaluation to see if you need to take it.
Is it okay to take glutathione and Coq10 at the same time? If yes, what is the recommended dosage for those with DNA fragmentation?
Yes, depends on your needs which we’d recommend be assessed on a nutritional evaluation.
can I take glutamine with motility boost and proviron thesame time for fertility?
I’m sorry I’m not personally familiar with those products.
what are recommendations on dosage for a former alcoholic with the combination of glutathione and NAC
Thanks for your comment. We’d advise you work with a integrative provider for specific dosing suggestion for that situation.
Does glutathion deplete your bloıd of iron and zinc and other trace minerals while detoxifying heavy metals ?
The supplements does not but the process of detoxification can which is why it is important to also supplement with a high quality multivitain.
Are any of these safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?
Because NAC and glutathione promote detoxification we do not recommend they be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding.
I started blood spotting after I took the Glutathione and NAC capsules. Am I allergic to either of the antioxidants or what?
That is not typical. Could be totally unrelated, but we recommend you consult with your functional medicine provider.
Can NAC be taken with Mucinex? Or shouldn’t you use both?
Yes, you can take both, but both may not be needed.
Can I take Q10 and Glutathione together ? Or shall I separate them in different periods of intake ? Thanks!
Yes, you can take together at the same time!
Hi can I take glutathione and coenzyme together?
You certainly can!
Can I take Glutathione, Nac & CoQ10 altogether. if yes pls tell me how to use these supplements & how long for use these supplements
Yes, you certainly can! Duration should be decided upon with your functional medicine provider as this can vary based on your personal situation.
I am 42 years old. I started 2 weeks ago used Glutathione 500mg , Nac 500mg & CoQ10 100mg. I feel now energetic. Before i was feeling tiredness & body fatigue too. I did try to ask here health specialist but no one give me proper advice. Plz help me duration of use these supplements & duration of the gap of these supplements. I mean what the best practice for use these supplements for average healthy person. also guide me Glutathione & Nac it’s good for heart life.
Thank you
hi Stephanie Could you let me know if i should up my zinc intake when detoxing with Ubiq,Glut and NAC Thanks Rowena
It really depends on your needs which can be determined in a consultation and through nutritional testing!
I am 82, female on a half of a 40 mg Micardis blood pressure tablet, 20mg. I also take a curcumin, Q10, Krill, Olive leaf extract, Vit D, Cayenne Pepper, Hawthorn and Garlic.. I am not nor do I intend to be vaccinated against COVID, however, I have Quercitain and Zinc and have just purchased NAC.
Can you advise if I need all these? My question I guess is that if I should happen to get the virus, can I still take everything? I am not taking Quercitain or NAC, just have them at the ready. I would so appreciate your advise, regards, Laine Teerink
Thanks for your comment. Without seeing you as a patient we can’t speak to your current situation and advised you see an integrative provider, but generally speaking, yes all can be taken!