Product Fact Sheet

Asta-Glutathione+

VitaHealth Asta-Glutathione + is a high-strength L-glutathione formula combined with N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), astaxanthin, alpha lipoic acid and other nutrients that help to lighten skin tone, promoting a radiant, flawless complexion.

NAC is a source of cysteine which is needed in the synthesis of glutathione in the body.

Each vegetable capsule contains:

L-Glutathione	300mg
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine	125mg
Astaxanthin (from microalgae, Haematococcus pluvialis)	1mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid	50mg
Vitamin C	135mg
Zinc	2.5mg

Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) 100mg

100mg

providing 95% proanthocyanidins

Directions:

Adults – Take 1 vegetable capsule, twice daily, after meals or as recommended by a doctor or pharmacist.

Why Choose VitaHealth Asta-Glutathione+?

High-strength oral glutathione formula that lightens the skin colour
Contains NAC which is more stable than L-cysteine for being a glutathione precursor
Vegetal source of astaxanthin which is known as the ‘king of carotenoids’
Fortified with ALA, the universal antioxidant that protects against cell damage in a variety of conditions
Counteracts the 7 damaging effects of sun exposure and the accelerated signs of ageing:

– Lightens pigmentation
– Evens out skin tone
– Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
– Prevents sunburn and UV-induced irritation
– Reduces dry, flaky skin
– Aids in skin healing and reduces pore size
– Reduces puffiness and redness

Suitable for vegans

Benefits

L-Glutathione

Inhibits tyrosinase activity and helps whiten skin by switching mechanism from eumelanin (dark pigment) to phaeomelanin (light pigment) production
Reduces melanin indices and UV spots in the sun-exposed areas
Prevents UV-induced skin damage
Aids in quenching free radicals and peroxides that contribute to tyrosinase activation and melanin formation
Increases skin tone evenness
Reduces pore size
Helps maintain cellular health and prevent oxidative stress
Helps combat acne by cleansing the body

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC)

Increases plasma glutathione levels
Inhibits markers of inflammation
Counteracts oxidative stress by scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by UV radiation
Protects the skin from radiation injury
Prevents DNA damage
Modulates certain smoking-associated biomarkers and impacts upon tobacco smoke carcinogenicity

Astaxanthin (derived from microalgae, Haematococcus pluvialis)

Reduces skin dryness, roughness, fine lines and wrinkles
Improves moisture content and elasticity of the skin
Regulates sebum production
Prevents sagging of the skin
As an oral sun-protectant to prevent sunburn
Decreases reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inhibits the action of ROS on melanin biosynthesis, thereby preventing dark pigmentation
Suppresses the inflammatory pathway to reduce puffiness and erythema
Reduces the risk of skin cancer

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Interacts with other antioxidants in many cellular compartments, thus protecting oxidative stress in skin
Protects against cell damage
Regulates sebum production
Reduces wound area

Vitamin C

Helps in collagen synthesis
Helps prevent UV-induced photodamage
Promotes wound healing

Zinc

Provides antioxidant defense for skin
Protects against UV radiation
Speeds wound healing

Target Customers

Individuals who wish to lighten pigmentation
Individuals who wish to even out skin tone
Individuals who wish to reduce wrinkles and fine lines
Individuals who wish to prevent sunburn and UV-induced irritation
Individuals who wish to reduce dry and flaky skin
Individuals who wish to aidsin skin healing and reduces pore size
Individuals who wish to reduce puffiness and redness

References :

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Quadrilatero J, Hoffman-Goetz L et al (2004).N-Acetyl-L-cysteine prevents exercise-induced intestinal lymphocyte apoptosis by maintaining intracellular glutathione levels and reducing mitochondrial membrane depolarization. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 319:894-901
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