Quoted from RedLilac

I’ve mixed raw eggs in a shake but never drank them straight up.  I guess I should try since the article says that is the only way to get the full benefit.

Quoted from Mark

Interesting. Didn't know that.

Considering I can't have raw milk, I guess the only way to get this into my diet is through raw eggs.

Just playing devil's advocate, I do recall that raw eggs are absorbed at a much lower rate than cooked eggs (which is almost at 100%).

The undigested protein will be passed on to the bacteria, perhaps indirectly leading to bad breath. I'm not sure if it's a very good idea to pass on undigested protein to these critters. Sounds like bowel toxicity to me.

Then again, glutathione is among the very best markers of health and aging.

Harvard professor:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112334465&ft=2&f=510221

The raw vs. cooked eggs debate will probably go on for centuries, so I'd be a little curious to know what Dr. D thinks about this topic.

Quoted from O in Virginia

The article states that the proteins are delicate and are destroyed if you mix them (as in a shake), or cook them, and that the best way to get them is to crack open an egg into a glass and drink it down raw and whole.  Yuck.  Can't imagine myself doing that anytime soon, but you never know, I might someday.  

Quoted from Mark

The raw vs. cooked eggs debate will probably go on for centuries, so I'd be a little curious to know what Dr. D thinks about this topic.

Quoted from Possum

I guess if you plop the egg into a shake, or some almond milk & vanilla & drink it straight down without mixing (& breaking) it should have the same effect?

Quoted from Patty H

I get my eggs from a local farm where I get my meat and poultry.  My daughter commented on the color of the yolk the other day.  They are a bright orange as opposed to a pale yellow, which is great.  I tried a raw egg yesterday after reading this.  It's not so bad.  A bit like eating oysters on the half shell.  

Quoted from honeybee

..maybe some sea salt and lime juice? (myself, would require allot of vodka!!)
Possum your vanilla oysters do sound okay though, a splash of brandy and nutmeg - and it's like Xmas?!

Quoted from ABJoe

The only comment I have ever seen from Dr. D. about raw eggs is in the link below.

What I don't know is - "How important is the context of this statement?"
http://www.dadamo.com/B2blogs/blogs/index.php/2004/02/25/again-and-again-and-again?blog=27

Quoted from O in Virginia

Those eggs you get are beautiful.    I like oysters on the half shell, but I like the briny/mineral sea taste of them, and they must be cold.  Perhaps a really ice cold raw egg with a little something added would make it go down well.  Did someone say vodka?  Too bad I don't drink vodka anymore.  Or Bloody Marys.

I've been reading that there are plenty of other foods that increase our glutathione, and some of those are diamonds on my swami, while eggs are neutral.  I eat eggs quite frequently, though, as I like them, they are easy, and they are a good source of protein, but as they are neutral I'm not going to worry too much about getting them down raw.  

Quoted from Patty H

http://www.livestrong.com/article/32331-foods-increase-glutathione-levels/

Quoted Text

methods are the most effective to boost
glutathione.  

   * NAC (N-acetyl Cysteine) - precursor to glutathione
   * Milk Thistle - prevents depletion of glutathione
   * Alpha Lipoic Acid - increases the body's ability to use cysteine to manufacture glutathione
   * Foods like asparagus, spinach, avocado (O sec avoid)
   * Curcumin (turmeric) - increase expression of glutamine
   * Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, and Selenium - are required in the manufacture of glutathione
   * Whey Protein - rich in sulphur containing amino acids (Immunocal product
has been recommended to me) However, whey is a Tier 2 avoid for type O sec.
   * Quercitin helps to eliminate toxic compounds found in the liver.
   * L-glutamine is an essential dietary component which nourishes cells in the gastro-intestinal lining, liver and immune system. It also preserves liver glutathione after hepatic injury.
   * N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG) is a key precursor in the biosynthesis of
mucosal glycoproteins. It protects the underlying tissues from enzymes, acids
and bacteria while providing a surface to absorb nutrients.
L-glutamine more for serotonin issues, but it's also involved in the daily
healing of the intestinal lining and I see here in the glutathione
turmeric for anti-inflammatory action.