Bipolar Disorder and the Glutathione Connection Glutathione is vital in the brain Scientific studies have shown that individuals with psychiatric disorders, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression and other psychiatric illnesses are deficient in glutathione. Glutathione is the major antioxidant and free radical scavenger in the brain and plays a vital role in mopping up harmful toxins. When glutathione levels become depleted, these toxins accumulate and cause cell damage. Glutathione levels are depleted by many factors including alcohol consumption and many common medications. In a study published in the July 2010 issue of the International Journal of Neuropsyhopharmacology researchers found that the levels of systemic glutathione were significantly decreased in all psychiatric conditions and that individuals with these types of…