The Breakthrough
In 1994, Dr. Robert H. Keller founded The BIODORON Institute of
Advanced Medicine, a state-of-the-art medical clinic specializing in
cutting-edge treatment for immune system disorders and anti-aging.
After reviewing subject lab results for years, Dr. Keller noticed
a trend. He kept seeing significantly low levels of uric acid in
subjects with immune disorders. He decided to explore this finding,
and his initial research concluded that uric acid is the last
antioxidant at the body's disposal when all the normal antioxidants
have been exhausted.
As Dr. Keller has always been a strong advocate of nutrition, he
went back in the literature, seeking the answer to one question: If
uric acid is the body's last defense, then what is the first? His
investigation led him to a substance called glutathione.
Glutathione (GSH): The Master Antioxidant
Dr. Keller discovered that the most prevalent, powerful and
multifunctional antioxidant in the human body – employed by every
organ – is glutathione.
Glutathione (GSH) is a small protein produced naturally in our
cells if the requisite precursors are present. It functions both as
an antioxidant and an antitoxin and is a major defense system
against illness and aging. Our glutathione level actually indicates
our state of health and can predict longevity. It has been suggested
that in the future, GSH levels will be closely monitored. There are
over 70,000 medical articles currently published on GSH, yet most
health professionals have only a vague idea of its significance. In
the near future, the importance of glutathione will be widely
recognized.
The Test
After learning of the importance of GSH, Dr. Keller needed to test
the hypothesis that the levels of GSH in subjects with immune
disorders were, in fact, severely diminished. To get a current and
accurate gauge of a subject's GSH level, Dr. Keller knew the test
must measure GSH inside of lymphocytes (white blood cells); however,
no such lab test existed.
Using a state-of-the-art medical laboratory, Dr. Keller and his
team of scientists developed a proprietary lab test to measure
levels of GSH inside the lymphocytes.
The tests confirmed the hypothesis. People who are stressed,
aging, lacking sleep, or with any prolonged illness utilize
glutathione at an accelerated rate resulting in decreased bodily
stores, weakened defenses, and increased risk of illnesses including
accelerated aging.
The Challenge
It was clear that the GSH levels needed to be replenished in these
subjects. But how? Glutathione is produced naturally from three
amino acids: glycine, glutamine, and cysteine. These essential
precursors of GSH must be able to make it from the mouth to the gut,
then through the cells walls and subsequently the mitochondrial
membrane. Therein lies the challenge.
Unfortunately, raising our body's glutathione levels is extremely
difficult for two reasons. Eating enough glutathione-rich foods only
works in an idealized world where stress, deadlines and fast food
are not factors. Orally supplementing glutathione is a good idea,
but just not practical. The fragile tripeptide structure of
glutathione makes surviving the digestive tract a near
impossibility.
The Solution: MaxGXL™
After years of research and development, Dr. Keller created MaxGXL, a
product containing the necessary components of glutathione that when
absorbed into the body; stimulate the body’s own production of
glutathione in every cell of the body