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  • What is Glyteine®?

    Glyteine® is the proprietary name for gamma-glutamylcysteine which is the most important building block of glutathione. Without Glyteine®, our cells are unable to produce glutathione.

  • How does Glyteine® assist cellular glutathione production?

    In simple terms, our cells produce glutathione by a two-step process. The first step produces Glyteine®; the second step converts Glyteine® to glutathione. As we age, the first step becomes less active, which compromises glutathione production. By directly supplying our cells with Glyteine®, we can effectively bypass this first step and restore glutathione production to normal.

  • I have heard a lot about glutathione. Why is it so important?

    We all know how important vitamins are to our health. Especially antioxidants such as Vitamin C & E, which fight off damaging free radicals. Glutathione is much more than that and is often referred to as the “Master Antioxidant” because of its overarching role in not only fighting harmful free radicals, but also in ensuring efficient removal of toxins as well as the recycling of Vitamins C, E, and alpha lipoic acid.

    Healthy glutathione levels are also critical for our immune system and many other systems in our body. Without it, we simply could not exist.

  • What can cause glutathione levels to fall below optimum?

    There are many complex reasons why our cells may not produce enough glutathione. The most important ones are:

    • Aging
    • Illness
    • Strenuous exercise
    • Unhealthy lifestyle choices
    • Environmental toxins and pollutants
    • Medications
    • Stress and poor diet
  • How can Glyteine® benefit me?

    Because of Glyteine®’s unique ability to increase cellular glutathione safely and rapidly, we can counteract free radical damage by assisting the body’s natural repair mechanisms. This will prevent the effects of oxidative stress and potentially increase our health span no matter what stage of life we are in.

  • Why is Glyteine® more expensive than other glutathione supplements?

    The cost of Continual-G® is less than the cost of one cup of coffee a day. Surely, it is a reasonable price to pay for your health!

    Continual-G® is not a glutathione supplement. It is a cellular glutathione enhancing supplement.

    When Glutathione levels inside cells are increased above homeostatic level, only then can the benefits of glutathione be fully experienced.

    This performance is only possible with the ingredient Glyteine® which is present only in Continual-G®.

    Glyteine® helps to increase your cellular glutathione levels rapidly in a single dose.

    Comparing Continual-G® to other glutathione supplements is like comparing a BMW series 700 to a Toyota Corolla. Glyteine® is a unique ingredient and hence available only in the premium supplement range Continual-G®.

  • Is Glyteine® safe?

    Glyteine® is a naturally occurring product that is made in every cell of your body as part of the normal process of glutathione production. There are also many common foods that contain Glyteine®, such as garlic, eggs, or milk, however only in very small quantities.

    Glyteine® has been designated as ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’ (GRAS) based on carefully conducted analysis and thorough toxicological testing under the U.S. FDA's Self-Affirmation guidelines.

  • Why can't I just take glutathione?

    To be effective, glutathione needs to be produced inside our cells. This is the only place where it can perform its important function. Taking glutathione as a supplement, whether orally, by injection or any of the other fancy ways clever marketing leads us to believe, cannot enter cells and is just broken down. This applies to any form of glutathione, liposomal, S-acetylglutathione or any other derivative.

    Glyteine®, on the other hand, has the unique ability to enter cells. Being the naturally occurring precursor to glutathione, it is immediately converted to glutathione inside the cell.

  • What about N-acetylcysteine (NAC)?

    There is plenty of information on the web on how NAC supposedly increases glutathione. However, the assumption is that we are lacking cysteine in some way. After all, NAC is just a form of cysteine. In reality, our diets are rich in cysteine, and our body is capable of making its own. Cysteine is neither a vitamin nor an essential amino acid.

  • How much Glyteine® should I take and when?

    The recommended dosage of Continual-G® with Glyteine® inside is one drink sachet taken twice a day, ideally taken about 12 hours apart. The absorption of Glyteine® is not dependant on food consumption. Glyteine® is completely natural and safe, and no adverse effects have been reported during our clinical study.

  • When will I see results?

    Our clinical study has proven that Glyteine® will increase cellular glutathione levels within a few hours of consumption. Like most supplements, the glutathione-enhancing effects of Glyteine® are completely transparent and do not result in any noticeable physiological changes. Healthy glutathione levels, however, have been irrefutably shown to be of long-term benefit to general health and wellbeing.

  • Can I get a blood test to measure glutathione in my body?

    The determination of glutathione levels is much more complex than it is for testing other important biochemicals such as glucose. There is no “gold standard” test for measuring glutathione in a blood test that your doctor can request.


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