What's Glutathione

Glutathione (GSH) is the body's master antioxidant. It is a small protein (tri-peptide) produced naturally in our cells when certain required elements are present. It functions both as an antioxidant and an antitoxin and is a major defense system against illness and aging. Our glutathione level actually indicates our state of health and can predict longevity. Although there are more than 70,000 published papers on the beneficial effects of glutathione replacement, it is still largely ignored by mainstream medicine. In the near future the importance of glutathione will be widely recognized because it has the ability to boost the immune system and fight off the damage of free radicals on the cells.

Modern research has shown that individuals who have low levels of glutathione are susceptible to chronic illness. Decreased levels of glutathione can be brought about by continual stress upon the immune system. As we now know, a lowered immune system can bring about illness and disease. This is a ferocious cycle. While you need glutathione for a productive immune system, a weakened immune system hampers the production of glutathione.

Glutathione has been shown to slow down the aging process, detoxify and improve liver function, strengthen the immune system, and reduce the chances of developing cancer. Glutathione also works to help improve mental functions, increase energy, improve concentration, permit increased exercise, and improve heart and lung function - just to name a few.

Did You know...
The worlds most powerful Antioxidant is not a Berry, a Fruit, or a drink...
It's Inside Your Body ~ It's Glutathione!

Glutathione Facts

Glutathione…

• Is Your Body’s Master Antioxidant
  Glutathione is considered the master antioxidant due to its unique multifunctional characteristics as well as its ability to neutralize many types of free radicals that assault the cell. It is one of the only antioxidants that can recycle itself again and again to continually fight free radicals.
  
  
• Is The Primary Detoxifer of the Cell
  Today we are confronted by thousands of chemicals in the air we breathe, the food and water we ingest, and the materials we touch and handle. Many of these toxic chemicals enter our cells and must be eliminated to protect the cell and maintain optimum function. Glutathione is one of the cell’s first line of defense against chemicals and toxins and the primary detoxifier that can eliminate many of these toxins when it is present in optimal amounts.
  
  
• Is A Powerful Chelator of Heavy Metals
  Heavy metals enter our cells in the same manner as chemical toxins. Fortunately, they can be removed from the cell by a process of chelation. Glutathione is one of the cell’s most powerful chelating agents.
  
  
• Is The Protector of the Immune Cell
  Our immune cells are designed to protect us, but what protects the immune cells? Glutathione is the protector of the immune cells and is one of the ways in which our bodies support and protect the immune system.
  
  
• Is The Protector of Mitochondrial DNA
  The breakdown of the mitochondrial DNA accelerates aging and increases cell death. Glutathione is the protector of the Mitochondrial DNA. The lower the glutathione level, the more vulnerable to damage this DNA becomes.
  
  
• Is The Protector of the Nucleus of the Cell
  The nucleus of the cell regulates all cell activity and protecting it is critical to the health of the cell and its optimal function. When present in sufficient amounts, glutathione gives the nucleus the protection it needs.
  
  
• Is Vital for Reduces Oxidative Stress
  Oxidative Stress is the most aggressive destructive force that assaults the cell. Cells manufacture a number of antioxidants to counter oxidative stress. Glutathione plays a primary role in neutralizing many different types of free radicals and supporting our antioxidant defense system.
  
  
• Is The Re-Utilizing Agent of Ingested Antioxidants
  Antioxidants that are ingested that are not manufactured by the body, such as vitamin C or E, cannot be re-utilized by the cell after they have been spent, unless they are first converted into a usable state. Glutathione is the agent that converts those antioxidants into a state that can be utilized by the cell.
  
  
• Is The Reducing Agent for Hemoglobin, Allowing it to Transport Oxygen to Every Cell
  The purpose of hemoglobin is to carry oxygen to all living cells. However, when it is oxidized it cannot carry an oxygen molecule and must first be reduced to an acceptable state. Glutathione protects hemoglobin from oxidizing agents and can also reduce the oxidized form to make this possible.
  
  
• Is heavily studied for its many benefits
  There are over 100,000 scientific studies and articles recorded on Pub Med, the official U.S. Government library of medical research, that research the important role and function that glutathione plays in the body.

Why MaxGXL^®?

Did you know glutathione is the most powerful, prevalent antioxidant in your body? Increasing your glutathione level will naturally increase your energy, detoxify your body and strengthen your immune system.

MaxGXL's^® Patented Formula Dramatically Increases Intracellular Glutathione (GSH).

MaxGXL^® provides the proper nutrients needed to promote the body's own ability to manufacture and absorb glutathione. MaxGXL^® also aids in liver support, thus helping the liver to function as the main production site and storehouse for glutathione.

 

Increasing Age and Other Factors Reduce the Body’s Production and Utilization of GSH.

Research has shown that individuals who have low levels of glutathione are susceptible to chronic Your glutathione levels are FALLING! illness. Research shows that GSH levels decline by 8% to 12% per decade, beginning at the age of 20. Levels of glutathione are further reduced by continual stress upon the immune system such as illness, infection, and environmental toxins. As we now know, a lowered immune system can bring about illness and disease. This is a ferocious cycle. While you need glutathione for a productive immune system, a weakened immune system hampers the production of glutathione.

Supplements Containing Glutathione Alone Will NOT Increase The Body’s GSH Levels.

It is pointless to purchase supplements that merely contain glutathione, because the digestive system breaks down ingested glutathione and it will not be absorbed into your system. On the other hand, MaxGXL^® provides the proper nutrients needed to promote the body's own ability to manufacture and absorb glutathione. MaxGXL^® also aids in liver support by destroying environmental poisons helping the liver to function as the main production site and storehouse for glutathione.

The MaxGXL^® Story

The Breakthrough

In 1994, Dr. Robert H. Keller founded The BIODORON Institute of Advanced Medicine, a state-of-the-art medical clinic specializing in cutting-edge treatment for immune system disorders and anti-aging.

After reviewing subject lab results for years, Dr. Keller noticed a trend. He kept seeing significantly low levels of uric acid in subjects with immune disorders. He decided to explore this finding, and his initial research concluded that uric acid is the last antioxidant at the body's disposal when all the normal antioxidants have been exhausted.

As Dr. Keller has always been a strong advocate of nutrition, he went back in the literature, seeking the answer to one question: If uric acid is the body's last defense, then what is the first? His investigation led him to a substance called glutathione.

Glutathione (GSH): The Best Antioxidant; The Master Antioxidant
Dr. Keller discovered that the most prevalent, powerful and multifunctional antioxidant in the human body – employed by every organ – is glutathione.

Glutathione (GSH) is a small protein produced naturally in our cells if the requisite precursors are present. It functions both as an antioxidant and glutathione_in_cellan antitoxin and is a major defense system against illness and aging. Our glutathione level actually indicates our state of health and can predict longevity. It has been suggested that in the future, GSH levels will be closely monitored. There are over 70,000 medical articles currently published on GSH, yet most health professionals have only a vague idea of its significance. In the near future, the importance of glutathione will be widely recognized.

The Test

After learning of the importance of GSH, Dr. Keller needed to test the hypothesis that the levels of GSH in subjects with immune disorders were, in fact, severely diminished. To get a current and accurate gauge of a subject's GSH level, Dr. Keller knew the test must measure GSH inside of lymphocytes (white blood cells); however, no such lab test existed.

Using a state-of-the-art medical laboratory, Dr. Keller and his team of scientists developed a proprietary lab test to measure levels of GSH inside the lymphocytes.

The tests confirmed the hypothesis. People who are stressed, aging, lacking sleep, or with any prolonged illness utilize glutathione at an accelerated rate resulting in decreased bodily stores, weakened defenses, and increased risk of illnesses including accelerated aging.

The Challenge

It was clear that the GSH levels needed to be replenished in these subjects. But how? Glutathione is produced naturally from three amino acids: glycine, glutamine, and cysteine. These essential precursors of GSH must be able to make it from the mouth to the gut, then through the cells walls and subsequently the mitochondrial membrane. Therein lies the challenge.

Unfortunately, raising our body's glutathione levels is extremely difficult for two reasons. Eating enough glutathione-rich foods only works in an idealized world where stress, deadlines and fast food are not factors. Orally supplementing glutathione is a good idea, but just not practical. The fragile tripeptide structure of glutathione makes surviving the digestive tract a near impossibility.

The Solution: MaxGXL^®

After years of research and development, Dr. Keller created MaxGXL^®, a product containing the necessary components of glutathione that when absorbed into the body; stimulate the body's own production of glutathione in every cell of the body.

Product FAQ

What is MaxGXL®?

MaxGXL® is a complex nutritional supplement that uses an ideal combination of nutrients to facilitate glutathione replenishment.
What exactly is glutathione and why is it important?

Glutathione is a tri-peptide of the amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid and is the master antioxidant of the body. Without glutathione, we die. The replenishment of the glutathione levels within the lymphocytes (also called white blood cells) increases the efficiency of the immune response. The increase in glutathione levels also results in the proliferation of lymphocytes that act as scavengers, and help to combat infections. It is truly the body's master antioxidant and its importance is critical to health and longevity.

How is MaxGXL® different from other glutathione enhancing supplements? What makes MaxGXL more effective?

Our product, MaxGXL, is possibly the most sensible method of raising glutathione levels inside lymphocytes, or activated cells.

1) MaxGXL has a composition patent for a method of raising glutathione levels in humans.

2) MaxGXL is relatively inexpensive.

3) MaxGXL is taken in capsule form for your convenience.

4) We have had great success with MaxGXL and its ability to raise depleted glutathione levels. Not only will MaxGXL make your cells produce glutathione, it will also recycle existing stores of glutathione and maintain it in its most effective form.

What if I don't have enough glutathione – what happens?

Decreased glutathione may be a result of various types of prolonged stress and hyperactivity of the immune system, which in turn compromises the health of the body's cells.

Why isn't oral glutathione well absorbed?

Glutathione is broken down by acid in the stomach long before it ever reached the cells. Then at this point the molecule would still have to penetrate the cell wall which it cannot do. This is why you must feed your cells the precursors needed for them to naturally produce glutathione inside the cells.

Are there any side effects associated with MaxGXL?

No. There are no known negative side effects associated with MaxGXL

What are the ingredients of MaxGXL^® and what do they do?

Calcium Ascorbate - A mineral salt of Vitamin C. Calcium Ascorbate is 80% Vitamin C and 20% calcium. Ascorbates are less acidic than other types of vitamin C and provide better absorption than ascorbic acid alone. It protects the body from toxins and acts as an immune builder and as an antioxidant. It is essential for growth and repair of tissues. It helps your body to cope with physical and mental stress. Calcium Ascorbate produces the frequency necessary to activate protease so is a key component to proper protein digestion as well. Also maximizes NAC absorption and helps protect existing glutathione stores.

L-Glutamine - The most abundant of all of the amino acids found in the muscles of the body. It has the ability to penetrate the so-called bloodbrain barrier and is readily transformed into Glutamic Acid, which is essential for cerebral function. In other words, this amino acid is used as brain fuel. L-glutamine is an essential dietary component which nourishes cells in the gastro-intestinal lining, liver and immune system. It also preserves liver glutathione after hepatic injury.

Milk Thistle - Contains some of the most potent liver protecting substances known. One of the active phytochemicals called Sylimarin prevents free radical damage in the liver and kidneys. It also stimulates new liver cells and is an excellent immune system builder.

N Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) - N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is the best dietary source of glutathione. It is a main precursor for the manufacture of glutathione (GSH). N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (NAG) is a key precursor in the biosynthesis of mucosal glycoproteins. It protects the underlying tissues from enzymes, acids and bacteria while providing a surface to absorb nutrients.

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) - Alpha lipoic acid increases the body's ability to use cysteine to manufacture glutathione. It also enables the key enzyme required for glutathione synthesis to work at optimal conditions, and induces an increase in intracellular GSH.

Quercitin - Quercitin plays a critical role in regenerating glutathione and helps to eliminate toxic compounds found in the liver.

Cordyceps - Cordyceps functions as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It has also been shown to increase liver energy and glutathione synthesis. In MaxGXL, however, its primary function is to reduce inflammation and free radicals by decreasing the thermostat for inflammation called nuclear factor kappa beta.

Robert H. Keller, MD, MS, FACP

Dr. Keller has served on the scientific review panels for the National Institutes of Health and the VA. The Consumers' Research Council has named him one of America's "Top Physicians in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 in the fields of Internal Medicine, Immunology and Hematology. Dr. Keller has served on the faculties of the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin (Marquette Univ.) He has published more than 100 original articles in various scientific and medical journals and has been awarded several patents. Dr. Keller was elected to The Board of Governors of the American Academy of HIV Medicine.

Read Dr. Robert H. Keller's Curriculum Vitae

Testimonials

Read just a few of the personal experiences shared by satisfied customers.* 

George Richer
Ontario Canada
"Over the years I have tried many natural products. Nothing has ever worked so well (and continues to do so!) as MaxGXL®. After only three days on MaxGXL, I could not believe how much better my left hand was. Another pleasant surprise is my balance, which has been terrible since a back operation in 1972. My balance now has greatly improved. The best improvement, I believe, is my energy level. I sleep so much better and wake up ready to GO! I am 70 years young and have the same or more zip than when I was 39! Thank you MaxGXL!"

Steve Holleran
Hamilton, ON
"Like so many people who first hear of MaxGXL, I had my doubts about what it could do for me and how it would improve my life. I was approached by a good friend of mine named Gary. He told me he wanted to show me this new product that would improve my overall health and improve my physical performance. I was intrigued because I was thinking about competing in the World Police and Fire Games for Karate in British Columbia in 2009. I am a firefighter for the city of Mississauga, Ontario and for the past while I wanted to get back into competing. I hold a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. I used to compete all the time but for the past ten years my focus went to other things. I never stopped running, stretching and lifting weights but as far as martial arts and competition, I was out of fighting shape. I knew that if I was going to do this, I needed all the help I could get. Gary explained the inner workings of Glutathione and MaxGXL. To say the least, I was interested. My third day on MaxGXL I had one of my best Karate classes to date. My cardio was limitless that night. The hour long class was actually not long enough! I could have gone for a second hour. It was then that I knew I had to keep taking this stuff. On April 12th, 2008 I came out of retirement having competed in my first local Karate tournament. I placed first in my division and second for Grand Champion. I owe a large part of this to MaxGXL. I look forward to future competitions, not only because I know my body is functioning as it should but also because I want to share my story and more importantly MaxGXL!"

Brian Kline
Houston, TX
"I have been a powerlifter for 35 years; in 1993 I suffered two heart attacks and quadruple by-pass surgery. To say the least, it has been a rocky comeback. About a year ago I had an acquaintance convince me to try MaxGXL. The first week of taking MaxGXL I started to feel the difference in my body. I had more endurance in my training, my recovery time decreased. I qualified for two world championships in November, one in Las Vegas, and the other in Palm Beach, Florida. I won the national championships for my age and weight and broke the existing American record in the bench press for 55-59 year olds at 198 pounds body weight with 396 pounds barely missing the world record of 442. I owe a lot to Max International!"

Linette Milligan
Mira Loma, CA
"To top it off, I NEVER get sore any more after my workouts. Even on the days I work out extra hard I think to myself, "man, I am going to be hurting so bad tomorrow." But much to my surprise... NOTHING! I love MaxGXL! Not only for what it has done to my body, but for what I know it is doing to protect my body in the future! And I got an added benefit: I sleep so great now. I wake up feeling so crisp and energetic. Thanks, Dr. Keller!!!"

Debby Pruitt
Houston, TX
"I've struggled with weight loss issues all my life. A friend introduced me to MaxGXL. I got on the product and had no idea, but major changes happened to me physically. I began to do things that I hadn't been able to do in a long, long time."

Fernando Torres
Corana, CA
"I was introduced to MaxGXL by family. They explained all the benefits of the product, but I still wasn't truly convinced. I started on the product in January 2008, almost one year after serious health problems. Within 2 weeks of starting MaxGXL, I noticed my energy level had risen. I had more energy to get myself to the gym, I started lifting heavier weights, started to run on the treadmill, which I had not done for a few years. I started to do the things that I really wanted to do. I'm now exercising five times a week since I have more energy to do it. I am eating better, and not craving all the junk I used to eat because I don't feel stress like I did before. I am not waking up during the night. I am able to sleep better and therefore feel refreshed every morning now when I wake up. I have dropped weight since I have the energy to burn more calories. I really feel like a new man! Thank you, Dr. Robert Keller for formulating this amazing supplement! You are a genius! MaxGXL is truly life changing!"

 * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.