Because they're unstable, they can take electrons from other cells or react negatively with the molecules in a cell, setting off a chain reaction that terminates in apoptosis, or cell death.11 Oxidative stress can stem from various causes, such as smoking, drinking, environmental pollution, exposure to sunlight, and mental/physical stress.12 Although the body needs pro-oxidants, they can cause several detrimental health effects when present in overabundance without enough antioxidants to counter them, such as:13 Cancer Rheumatoid arthritis Kidney diseases Cardiovascular diseases Neurological diseases Respiratory diseases Psychological disorders Age-related degeneration Insider Tip: Glutathione is pronounced glu-ta-THI-one, with the stress on the third syllable
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Aim for 2-3 liters of water daily, increasing intake with activity or in dry Canadian winter climates
Methylation is also involved in the recycling of glutathione, which is required to eliminate free radicals and harmful substances from the body
If you are reconstituting peptides, hormones, or any compound for repeated use over days or weeks, bacteriostatic water is almost always the correct choice