Similarly health and less-than-optimal health don’t share the same space for very long. You likely understand that your body is designed to be healthy. If you provide it with the raw materials it needs such as healthy foods, exercise, pure water and sleep and avoid toxic influences, it will move away from less-than-optimal health and towards health.

One of the ways your body achieves this is by using antioxidants to limit free radical damage that would undermine your health.

Free radicals are reactive particles that bounce around your cells, damaging everything they touch. They become active (or reactive) due to stress, poor diets, toxins in your environment, and even as a result of the process of metabolism. They accelerate aging.

Fortunately your body has a number of antioxidants that help to sweep up free radicals and neutralize them so they can’t rob you of your good health.

You have an antioxidant network comprised of vitamins, minerals, and special chemicals called thiols (glutathione and alpha-lipoic acid).

But the thiol glutathione seems to have a unique role. It seems to have claimed lead status, and keeps all the other antioxidants in line and performing at peak level.*

Glutathione is one of the most powerful antioxidants in your body. It is present in every one of your cells. It’s different from other antioxidants in that it is actually inside your cells. It can maximize the activity of all the other antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, CoQ10, alpha lipoic acid, and the fresh veggies and fruits you eat every day.*

So the main function of glutathione is to protect your cells and mitochondria from oxidative and peroxidative damage.* As might be expected, the aging process reduces your body’s ability to produce glutathione.*

Since glutathione is so incredibly capable at thwarting those free radicals, you’d think there’d be a big rush to make it into a supplement. And you’d be right.

But glutathione doesn’t appear to be as effective in supplement form as it is in real food.

Most oral glutathione supplements have been shown to be poorly absorbed and a waste of your hard-earned money. And ironically, glutathione supplements may actually interfere with your body’s own ability to produce glutathione naturally over time.

How to Boost Your Glutathione Levels Naturally

If you can enhance internal glutathione production, you’ll strengthen your immune system in a way that shields you from many of the adverse effects of aging.*

How can you do that?

One way to boost your glutathione levels is to get plenty of exercise – because exercise affects your adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels, and you need ATP to produce glutathione. That’s a major reason exercise is so beneficial to your health.

There’s also some evidence that vitamin D increases intracellular glutathione levels.

How about actual foods with glutathione?

Foods that Promote Glutathione…

One important thing to remember though…

Keeping your glutathione levels up is a matter of increasing factors that boost your glutathione and decreasing factors that lower it. Chemicals, toxins, and sugar will deplete your glutathione very quickly.

What foods increase it?

Certain foods, such as raw milk products, raw eggs, and meat contain high concentrations of the precursor amino acids that your body uses to make glutathione. The highest levels of these precursor amino acids actually occur in fresh, uncooked meats and raw milk, but is almost entirely absent in pasteurized dairy products.

Fresh fruits and vegetables provide excellent glutathione, but once cooked, values become negligible. Spinach, potatoes, asparagus, avocado, squash, okra, cauliflower, broccoli, walnuts, garlic, and tomatoes are the highest plant sources of these important amino acid precursors.

The herb milk thistle is an excellent source of the antioxidant compound silymarin, which may help prevent glutathione depletion in your liver. Glutathione is crucial in the liver for detoxification and can become depleted by alcohol consumption and general toxic overload.*

Curcumin may also be useful for increasing glutathione levels.

Top Pick of Glutathione-Enhancing Foods

But the overall top food for maximizing your glutathione is high quality whey protein. It must be cold pressed whey protein derived from grass fed cows, and free of hormones, chemicals, and sugar.

Quality whey provides all the key amino acids for glutathione production (cysteine, glycine and glutamate) and contains a unique cysteine residue (glutamylcysteine) that is highly bioactive in its affinity for converting to glutathione.

Glutamylcysteine is a bonded cysteine molecule (cysteine plus glutamate) that naturally occurs in Bovine Serum Albumin – a fragile immune component of whey. This unique cysteine is exclusive to whey and rarely appears in other protein foods – which makes whey protein the best glutathione-promoting food source.*

Furthermore, whey provides critical co-factors, immunoglobulins, lactoferrin and alpha Lactalbumin (also a great source of cysteine), which together help create the right metabolic environment for high glutathione activity.*

Why Supplement Your Diet with an All-Natural Whey Protein Powder?

Particularly as you age, your body gradually loses its ability to produce critical amino acids -- the essential proteins you need for energy production, immune actions and protein buildup in the muscle.

Therefore, the need to supplement with these amino acids increases as you get older and increases even more in times of high physical stress, like after a workout, or when recovering from injury or illness.

Whey protein contains all the essential amino acids*. Plus it boasts the highest protein quality rating among all proteins. Thus, it is a complete protein.

Whey protein is a by-product of the cheese manufacturing process. At one time it was discarded or used for animal feed, but researchers later realized whey protein has incredible benefits for humans.

High-quality whey protein can have dramatic effects. Benefits include:

• Supports your immune health*

• Boosts your energy*

• Supports your joint and muscle health*

• Supports your beneficial gut bacteria*

• Promotes your muscle strength, endurance and recovery*

• Protects all your tissues' cells via its antioxidant properties*

• Provides critical amino acids and proteins for overall optimal health*

• Supports your body's optimal metabolic rate and fat burning level*

You can quickly see why whey protein is so beneficial for anyone living an active lifestyle.

Personally, I enjoy drinking shakes from whey protein powder -- there's no better way to greet the day or finish a workout than with a tasty cold protein shake.

But, finding a protein powder that contains the right proteins, in the most effective blend, with the most nutritionally beneficial outcomes, AND actually tastes good can be a real challenge...

Truly High-Quality Whey Protein Powder is Hard to Find

In fact, it can be downright impossible.

Perhaps you've done what I've done, and tried just about every brand out there... and you also questioned the same sorts of things I did:

• What are all those random ingredients?

• How do I know it contains the best proteins I really need?

• Why does it contain so many artificial sweeteners?

• How can I determine where the protein powder came from (e.g., are the cows grain fed or grass fed, hormonally treated or organic, and so on)?

• What's the difference between heat and cold processing and how does it affect the protein powder?

• Should I choose protein isolates or a concentrate?

• ... and the questions go on and on!

What's the most challenging part of finding a quality whey protein powder? Most brands out there don't actually give you answers to any of these questions.

That's why it's important for you to know why...

Not All Whey Powders are Equal

In my research, I've learned a tremendous amount about the available whey protein powders on the market. I was shocked by what I discovered and I think you will be, too.

For starters, many commercially-available whey protein powders are significantly damaged and nutritionally deficient due to over-processing and because the original source of the whey is compromised.

That means before you've even opened the container, you're in trouble. And that's just not right. That's why I created a list that compares do's and don'ts when choosing a quality whey protein powder.

Do yourself a favor... Check out this list and make sure you're buying a whey protein powder that has all eight of these qualities needed to be a real winner...

The 8 Essentials to Look For in Your Whey Protein Powder

1. All-natural, grass fed cows' whey, NOT pesticide-treated, grain-fed cows' whey

   Compared to grain-fed cows, grass fed cows produce whey that:

• Is nutritionally superior to grain fed

• Contains an impressive amino acid and immuno-supportive nutrient profile

• Is rich in healthy fats--lipolic acid and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)

• Hormone-free Cows, NOT hormonally-treated cows

• Cold processed, NOT heat processed

  Most whey is heat processed which:

• Makes the whey acidic and nutritionally deficient

• Damages the immuno-supportive micronutrients and amino acids

• Makes whey inadequate for consumption

Cold processed whey protects the nutrients in their natural state.

• Acid-free processing, NOT Acid / Ion Exchange Processing
  

  Acid / Ion Exchange Processing is cheaper than acid-free processing, but it denatures the amino acid profiles by using acids and chemicals to separate the whey from the fats.

• Whey protein concentrate, NOT protein isolates

  Protein isolates are proteins stripped away from their nutritional cofactors. There are three problems with that...

• All isolates are exposed to acid processing.

• Your body cannot assimilate proteins in isolated form.

• Due to over-processing, isolates are deficient in key amino acids and nutritional cofactors.

• Sweetened naturally, NOT artificially, and low carb

  Most whey products are artificially sweetened making them useless if you have sugar sensitivities, or just don't want to put artificial sweeteners or flavors into your body.

  Your whey should be low glycemic, low carb and should not contain any artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohol, glycerin, fructose, sugar or gluten.

• Maximum biological value, NOT compromised or damaged

  Most whey proteins provide some benefit. But, due to the ingredients, the source of the whey, the concentration of beneficial nutrients, or the type of processing, many whey products simply don't deliver what they promise.

  You want whey that's guaranteed to retain its maximum biological value -- one with all the key amino acids, cofactors and beneficial micronutrients present and intact rather than compromised or damaged, and not missing any amino acids or essential nutrients.

• Easy to Digest, NOT Causing Digestive Stress

  Many whey products contain long-chain fatty acids which are hard to digest and require bile acids to absorb.

  You want a whey protein powder with medium chain triglycerides (MCT). These are easily absorbed, digested quickly, and utilized as energy without causing digestive stress.

  Ideally, you want a product in which the MCT come from the best source of all -- coconut oil.

YES...

I realize that's a lot to look for in a whey protein powder, but it's absolutely worth your time and health.

You can search your local health food store's shelves and you might find one or two products that have some of the things you want, but that's unlikely... especially finding one that doesn't contain any of the things you don't want with those you do.

But, I'm about to make it easy for you.

I've actually created a whey protein powder that I believe is far superior to others on the market.*

It has everything you want, nothing you don't want... plus, it actually tastes really, really great!

™ -- The High-Quality Whey to Achieve Better Health*

After discovering how most whey protein powders just didn't live up to what your body really needs, I knew I had to take everything I'd learned and create a winning whey protein powder.*

is the result of years of development.

Take a look at just a few of the benefits you'll receive when you supplement your daily diet with Miracle Whey:

• Made from all-natural grass fed cows’ whey, providing more of nature’s nutrients

• Is certified free of GMO ingredients, pesticides, and chemicals, protecting you from the damaging effects of chemicals and hormones*

• Is cold processed, and never processed with acid chemicals, thereby retaining all its natural goodness

• Provides all key amino acids, so you get all the protein building blocks your body needs*

• Retains maximum biological value with beneficial micronutrients intact*

• Contains the highest concentration of leucine of any dairy product, said to increase energy levels and support building of muscle mass*

• Contains water-soluble fiber, which supports healthy blood sugar levels* and prebiotic properties*

• Contains 25% or more glycomacropeptides for immune support, high energy, muscle building and recovery after exercise*

• Contains MCTs from all-natural coconut oil for easy digestion and fast energy*

• Rich in glutamic acid and branch chain amino acids which aid muscle-building and recovery *

• Contains all whey microfructures, immunoglobulins and lactoferins, promoting your healthy immune function and healthy flora balance*

• No sugar, sugar alcohol or artificial sweeteners added that detract from the positive benefits of whey.

• Includes the same immuno compounds that are found naturally in human breast milk -- responsible for providing newborns with their immune defense*

• Promotes satiety, so compulsive craving for refined carbs and sweets is curbed*

• Comes in your choice of six delicious flavors with no aftertaste like some powders on the market. Available in vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, blueberry, banana and peanut butter (made from all-organic peanuts)

Plus, Miracle Whey™ contains the much researched (and scientifically proven) beta glucans, so you can be sure that your immune system is getting the boost it needs.* Beta glucans modulate your immune response.* Most importantly, they don't over-stimulate your immune system like so many other products.*

This is just a sampling of why I believe Miracle Whey™ is absolutely the best whey protein available to you anywhere in the world.*

Do Your Body a Favor -- Give It the Best Whey Protein Powder

Every day your body faces a range of stressors that constantly challenge your health and wellbeing... Everything from daily tensions to physical activity to your diet can strain your body's natural balance.

Stress, aging and exercise -- especially overtraining -- can break down your body's defenses.

As you age, you become more vulnerable to oxidative damage, infections, and disease, as well as tissue degradation, muscle wasting and visible signs of aging.

To remain and sustain your best health, here are some proactive things you can do:

• Limit unnecessary stress, and counteract normal stress by practicing relaxation techniques

• Eat a well-balanced diet including plenty of fresh, raw, organic fruits and vegetables

• Engage in a regular and sensible exercise program

• Supplement with an all-natural whey protein powder, such as Miracle Whey™

With Miracle Whey™ you can feel confident you're supplying your body with all the key amino acids, all the beneficial whey micronutrients intact, and the maximum biological value you need to stay healthy, recover quickly, and get into the best shape of your entire life.

Experience Optimal Health with Miracle Whey™ Today

Today, when you choose Miracle Whey™, you're making a statement that says, “I want to achieve the best health of my life.”

You're affirming to yourself that your wellbeing is important and you're prepared to take the steps to make sure it happens. And, you're recognizing that setting yourself up for optimal health can be easier, quicker and tastier than you ever imagined!

For a fraction of the cost of most other commercially-available protein powders -- but with none of their shortcomings -- you can witness the health-enhancing benefits of Miracle Whey™.*

And, at just under $3 per serving, you can feel confident that you're doing the right thing for your body... which just makes good sense no matter how you look at it. If you try the variety 6 pack, it’s just under $2 per serving!

As with all my products, I am so confident you'll be more than satisfied with your purchase of Miracle Whey™, I am providing a 100% Money Back Lifetime Guarantee so you can try Miracle Whey™ at NO RISK! Please contact our customer service department for terms and conditions regarding the money back guarantee.

So you see, the choice is simple... (Continue for more information direct from the Mercola website, or to buy Meercola Miracle Whey Protein Drink from Dr. Mercola)