The Mother of All Antioxidants: How Health Gurus are Misleading You and What You Should Know about Glutathione Kindle Edition

I found this shot book written by Joey Lott, a self proclaimed wellness guru, to be informative, provocative, and compelling. Even though Joey lacks the credibility that comes with a formal or advanced degree, I find his work to be intelligent and well researched. As a physician treating both the body and brain I've known about the importance of glutathione for many years. I've used IV N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) to save patients who have taken an overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol). I have also used oral NAC on occasion for brain disordered, such as bipolar disorder and Alzheimer's disease with modest results. However, I would have to agree with Joey that a more holistic approach to improving glutathione levels is better, especially when you consider that too much of a good thing can be harmful. In other words, overuse of designer antioxidants may do the opposite of it's intended purpose. I like the idea of introducing glycine into the diet to boost glutathione levels. However, it would have been nice if this book explored glycine a bit more and it's other benefits. It would have been nice if the author mentioned the role that alpha lipoid acid plays in glutathione production. Overall, a good read. If anything, this should compel you to learn more about glutathione and perhaps glycine.

The antioxidant Glutathione is produced by the body to prevent toxins from destroying cells. This book by Joey Lott uses a science and hypothesis to uncloud our views on antioxidation. The primary idea is that Glutathione maintenance can be achieved by understanding certain mechanisms of our body, and using supplements wisely. How does Glutathione work? What chemicals are in play? Why is it necessary to facilitate this process?The author effectively discusses popular medical views on disease and different approachs to health. Of the insights I gained here are many. My dad sold me a bottle of N-a-c and selenium to help my brain function. Ofcourse that's not why I bought it! I was using it because I was a long term cigarette smoker, and I abused marijuana and other substances. I was curious about the health effects that glutathione production could provide.I used the supplements three times, three Saturdays in a row. The first time, I felt some nerve pain and other weird side effects. I began to realize that any health benefits gained would be unknowable while the side effects would be mildly unpleasant. I would not increase my dosage, too risky. I did however sense a new beginning.Glutathione maximus not. After reading this book, my suspicions had been confirmed. The context in which Glutathione is raised may actually have negative consequences. However, antioxidants are great and this book demonstrates how those suffering from toxins can increase our ability to detox without doing more damage.I would recommend this book to construction workers, coal mine workers, maybe even hairstylists, but more importantly to people who use supplements. Supplementation can offer health benefits only when used properly and moderately. Read this book if you take vitamin c, b vitamins, or any sort of cysteine enhancer.Thank You Mr. Joey Lott. You continue to make my life easier.

The supplements and superfood industry is a mega-billion business, catering to those who mistrust regular drugs and health care. Every health guru worth his salt markets his own brand of super supplement that will cure, rejuvenate or improve you. But supplements, vitamins and herbal remedies are not food, they are isolated substances that are meant to modify biochemical processes in your body. Yes, just like drugs, including side effects and health risks. Everybody with a basic understanding of physiology knows, that a body is not a machine, where you can just push a button and get an automated response. Lots of substances with biochemical activity serve more than one goal for starters. So, in addition to intended effects, there will be unintended effects. Next, if you start supplying supplements, the body's reactions will change over time. The body will downregulate its receptors, or upregulate the supplement's antagonists. The criteria for labeling a supplement as such are not as strict as for real drugs. So, there is a jungle of 'nutritional supplements' and a chorus of voices singing their praise. In this chorus, there are few voices of reason, and Joey Lott certainly is one of them. He researches exaggerated claims and gives much needed information, that will make you think twice about supplements. Wish there were more Joey Lotts around.

If you have been a victim of the "experts", as I have, read this book. Sane, sensible, knowledgeable and well-witten. It is obvious Lott read a lot of original research papers and so was able to expose the hype. He points out that more may not be better and may even be much worse. If your body needs a certain amount of vitamins and minerals pouring in more is like pouring a gallon of water into a tea cup. He also debunks the mania to find the "silver bullet" pill that will fix everything. I have a neighbor who takes 20 pills daily, spending thousands of dollars a year. As long as its natural or organic its good. But there are organic herbs that are poisons. Lott saved me from getting another bunch of pills and showed me how to have good levels of gelatathione naturally. Bravo!

Not articulated well. Much better books out there that are far better researched and far batter written. Stuck with it till the end but now wished I' d given up earlier on. Self published me thinks

Interesting idea, but I'm not sure if I believe yet another magic formula to health.

Extremely helpful information written in a way that is easy to 'digest.' ;-)I find the pushing of different kinds of pills, potions, and formulas in most health books today is ridiculous. Certainly, the vitamin and health food industry makes big bucks on our desire to obtain health. Yet, most people are feeling worse than better. This book clears up some of the myths of supplementing with glutathione.

The title should say it all. The writer gives the reader Sage-like Sane Advice. Read Joey Lott he brings you Lots of Joy and help gain balance in your attempts to find Elixir/s. It's supposed to be all <Endogenous> as much as you can't operate on <Borrowed Consciousness>.

This book has helped me to understand so much about how glutathione is produced in the body and the missing links to improve this in a way that helps the body with its own natural homeostasis.