EFR 890: Why Glutathione Is the Most Powerful Antioxidant Molecule for Longevity and Detoxification with Dr. Nayan Patel
Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning
Release Date: 08/07/2025
Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning
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Dr. Nayan Patel has spent over 25 years researching one molecule: glutathione. In this episode, he breaks down how this “master antioxidant” works in the body, why it's essential for longevity and detoxification, and how we can support our body’s natural production through diet and supplementation. Whether you're looking to age better, recover faster, or simply optimize your health, this episode is a cellular-level game-changer.
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In this episode we discuss...
00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Nayan Patel & Glutathione
01:00 – What Is Glutathione and Why Is It the Master Antioxidant?
05:50 – How Glutathione Recycles Itself Unlike Other Antioxidants
08:00 – Alcohol, Stress & Glutathione Depletion
10:20 – Reduced vs. Oxidized Glutathione Explained
12:15 – Vitamin C: Antioxidant or Pro-Oxidant?
15:30 – Glutathione’s Role in Detoxification and Disease Prevention
20:30 – The Grocery Bag Analogy: Detox Simplified
24:00 – How Glutathione Slows Aging & Supports Protein Synthesis
27:00 – Mitochondria, ATP, and Cellular Energy Explained
34:30 – Glutathione Deficiency & Why You Might Not Know You Have It
38:00 – The Invisible Onset of Disease Through Oxidative Stress
43:00 – Disease Reversal vs. Damage Reversal
46:00 – Glutathione Delivery Methods: Why Most Don’t Work
53:30 – Developing a Topical Glutathione That Actually Works
58:00 – How Much Glutathione Do You Really Need?
01:05:00 – Benefits of Supplementing Glutathione (Or Not)
01:10:00 – Exercise, Recovery & Why Timing Matters
01:14:00 – Nitric Oxide Synergy & Cardiovascular Impacts
01:18:00 – Longevity Through Simplicity
01:22:00 – Ever Forward
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