By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Derived from an episode of Get on The Ark.

What if the key to fighting chronic illness lies inside every cell of our bodies? That question frames the conversation between host Darren Conrad and guest Joseph Casarino on Get on The Ark, where the entrepreneur unveils a supplement he believes can restore the body’s natural antioxidant system.

The Promise of Promune and Intracellular Glutathione

Casarino explains that Promune is designed to support the body’s own synthesis of glutathione, a critical intracellular antioxidant. He describes glutathione as “the way nature and God designed intracellular glutathione to be synthesized,” emphasizing that the supplement provides the three amino‑acid precursors—cysteine, glutamine, and glycine—plus a selenium cofactor. According to him, this combination enables cells to produce glutathione internally, bypassing the need for synthetic, gut‑absorbed forms that “never penetrate the cell membrane effectively.”

He claims the result is a reduction in oxidative stress, which he links to a host of chronic conditions. “Every chronic illness known to mankind” improves when intracellular glutathione levels are optimized, he says, adding that the formula works synergistically with hyperbaric oxygen therapy to further boost cellular healing.

A Network of Clinics and Pharmacies

The distribution model for Promune is extensive. Casarino cites partnerships with health centers across Florida, including the Welcome Home Health Center in Spring Hill and the Hippocrates Wellness clinic in West Palm Beach. He also mentions a presence on the Upper East Side of New York City, where the product is displayed at Zitoma Pharmacy on Madison Avenue and at Wilna Chemist on Park Avenue, locations he describes as “the second and biggest oldest pharmacy in New York City.”

He notes that pharmacies in more remote areas, such as Dakota Pharmacy in Bismarck, North Dakota, also carry the supplement, with sales of “100 … a month” reported. This broad geographic reach, he suggests, demonstrates the product’s acceptance among both urban and rural health providers.

Scientific Roots and Federal Recognition

Casarino attributes the scientific foundation of Promune to the late Dr. Albert B. Crum, who spent a decade researching at Albert Einstein’s library in Princeton. Crum’s work, according to Casarino, yielded “40 global patents that are worth billions of dollars” and formed the basis for the three‑ingredient formula. He also references Dr. Edward Ted Fogarty, MD, who allegedly incorporated the product into the Federal CARES Act as an “all‑natural COVID countermeasure” in 2020.

While these claims are striking, the conversation does not provide independent verification of FDA approval or peer‑reviewed studies. Nonetheless, the alignment with a federal response to COVID‑19 adds a layer of credibility that Casarino leverages to promote the supplement’s legitimacy.

Faith, Gratitude, and Personal Journey

Beyond the scientific and commercial aspects, the interview is framed by a strong spiritual narrative. Casarino tells Conrad, “I am so full of gratitude to God for the blessings and the miracles that God gives us every day.” He recounts retiring four times since age 40, only to be drawn back into entrepreneurship when Dr. Crum asked him to help launch the product.

He emphasizes that the work is not motivated by money but by a desire to “give back to humanity, to give back to society.” This sentiment resonates with the show’s overarching theme of “extraordinary and miraculous things in ordinary people’s lives,” linking personal health innovation to a broader divine purpose.

Broader Significance

The conversation highlights a growing intersection of faith‑based entrepreneurship, alternative health solutions, and claims of scientific legitimacy. If Promune’s promises hold true, it could represent a shift toward nutraceuticals that aim to empower the body’s own defense mechanisms rather than relying solely on conventional pharmaceuticals. At the same time, the reliance on anecdotal endorsements and limited public data underscores the need for rigorous, independent research before such products become mainstream recommendations.

As consumers navigate an increasingly complex wellness market, stories like Casarino’s illustrate how personal conviction, strategic partnerships, and a narrative of divine purpose can combine to propel a health supplement from a niche project to a nationally distributed product.

The full episode of Get on The Ark is available on OBBM Network TV.