Description
The Protect Pillar
The Shield is the body’s antioxidant defence at the cellular level. Where The Cleanser supports detoxification through the liver, The Shield supports it inside every cell — by providing the raw material your body uses to manufacture glutathione.
The Science
Glutathione is the master antioxidant produced in every cell of the human body. It neutralises oxidative stress, supports immune function, and recycles other antioxidants like vitamins C and E. Glutathione is also central to phase II liver detoxification.
The problem: glutathione itself is poorly absorbed when taken orally. The body produces it from three amino acids, and cysteine is the rate-limiting one. N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is the stable, bioavailable form of cysteine that crosses the gut wall and is converted directly to glutathione inside the cell.
At 600mg per serving, The Shield delivers the dose used in pharmacological research and clinical practice.
Treatment Pairings
- IV glutathione therapy — The Shield is the oral maintenance protocol between sessions
- Immune resilience programmes
- Oxidative stress recovery (post-illness, post-travel, high training load)
- Respiratory wellness protocols
- Recovery from toxin exposure
Who It’s For
Anyone managing high oxidative load — frequent travellers, high-output professionals, athletes, those recovering from illness. Clients undergoing IV glutathione therapy. Anyone wanting cellular-level antioxidant defence.
How to Take
One capsule daily with food. Works synergistically with The Cleanser for complete detoxification support.
Formulated by Dr Callum Shields, MBChB (Hons) MRCSEd Medical Director, Thriyv Clinic Manchester
