Africa is in a place of great optimism. Needless to say, there is always conflict in one part of the continent or another but by and large, the future looks bright economically and politically. Democracies are getting more stable and foreign direct investment is becoming increasingly appealing to many international companies.

There is, however, one picture of Africa that is not looking great - health. Firstly, the current life expectancy at birth in Africa is 56 years (53 for Nigeria) compared to the global average of 70 years. This is a very unfortunate reality and one that is expected to improve as more and more communicable diseases are dealt with on the continent.
Communicable diseases are currently the main causes of mortality in Africa.

Secondly, the expected growth in the African economy is set to coincide with an increase in life expectancy. Unfortunately, if nothing is done, this increased prosperity will bring with it non-communicable diseases like obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes due to changes in lifestyle. What we therefore have coming at us is a situation
where people may be adding years to their lives without necessarily adding life to their years. These non-communicable diseases have to be prevented if the growing political stability, increasing economic prosperity and
increasing life expectancy are going to bring blessings rather than mixed blessings.

Editors Piece from http://firstclass-health.com/

12 Amazing Facts about Glutathione

1. It is the most abundant antioxidant manufactured by the human body. It is the Master of sequestering free radicals.
2. It is the only antioxidant that recycles itself after it has neutralized a free radical.
3. It recycles ingested antioxidants including vitamin C, vitamin E as well as alpha Lipoic acid after they have been utilized.
4. It maintains healthy oxidant-reductant levels of the cells (cellular redox homeostasis).
5. It reduces hemoglobin to a plus 2 state so it can accept oxygen and carry it to the cells.
6. It helps support a health immune system.
7. It protects the DNA in the nucleus of the cell.
8. It protects the mitochondrial DNA of the cell.
9. It reduces lipid peroxides formed by the oxidation of fats.
10. It transports amino acids from outside of the cell into the cell, allowing protein biosynthesis to take place.
11. It is the first line of protection against environmental and chemical toxins.
12. It is a major sequestering agent of heavy metals.