The role of female hormones on lung function in chronic lung diseases

The role of female hormones on lung function in chronic lung diseases


BMC Women's Health 2011, 11:24



".....it is known that sex hormones such as estrogen can also up-regulate MUC5B gene expression in normal
human airway epithelial cells [82]. MUC5B is one of the major mucins in the human airway
submucosal glands [83]. Estrogen is not the only regulator of MUC5B but  also regulates a wide
diversity of genes involved in extracellular matrix, general cell growth, and differentiation processes
[24]. Taken together, estradiol may have the potential to augment mucin production resulting in
reduced clearance in CF.  "


Read more here:  http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-11-24.pdf

Dr. Oz hearts GSH

Love me some Dr. Oz.

More support for our friend NAC, precursor to Glutathione (GSH).

CFers are known for lacking dearly in GSH....   The Superhero of Antioxidants, Pt 1.

I would love hear from anyone who has gotten IV GSH. Never heard of it before this segment.