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Foods and supplements that help synthesis Glutathione production include: Sulfur-rich (sulforaphane) foods like cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, kale, collards, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts More sulfur-rich are from the ALLIUM family like onions, garlic, shallots, and leeks Vitamin C foods like strawberries, grapefruit, oranges, papayas, kiwi Whole grains contain all the amino acids Tofu and tempeh Kombu Lentils Sunflower seeds N-AC (N-acetyl cysteine)- a form of the amino acid that helps build the Glutathione Glycine Glutamic acid Some foods that contain Glutathione include: Avocadoes (these are an excellent source of Glutathione
Telomerase is also active in cancer cells, and while the mechanisms differ from its role in healthy aging, anyone with a history of cancer or a strong genetic cancer risk should discuss this carefully with a provider before considering epithalon
