Welcome to episode 1 of "Optimal - The Podcast". In today's episode we cover Oxidative Stress and a number of new and interesting biomarkers that have been added into the ODX Software application.
Here's a breakdown of what we covered and timing:
Introduction (00:00:00)
Personal COVID-19 Update (00:02:59)
Oxidative Stress – Intro (00:07:17)
Glutathione, Oxidative Stress & COVID-19 (00:17:07)
Oxidative Stress – Biomarkers (00:30:43)
ODX Biomarkers – Adiponectin (00:52:32)
ODX Biomarkers – Active B12 (01:00:11)
ODX Biomarkers – Selenium (01:05:32)
ODX Biomarkers – Free T3:Free T4 Ratio (01:09:50)
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Nutrients and plant-based compounds support glutathione production and activity
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Dr. Pizzorno’s review article on Glutathione
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Glutathione, oxidative stress, and COVID-19
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Cholesterol acts as an antioxidant
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