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Glutathione

Glutathione (γ-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine — Master Antioxidant)

AntioxidantWell ResearchedFDA: Not approved as drug...

Overview

Oral bioavailability limited. IV/SQ preferred for therapeutic use. Widely used in anti-aging and hepatoprotection protocols.

Mechanism of Action

Master cellular antioxidant. Direct ROS scavenger. Liver detoxification (Phase II conjugation). Required for T-cell proliferation. Rate-limiting substrate for glutathione peroxidase.

Molecular Profile

Molecular weight

307.3 Da

CAS number

70-18-8

Key Research Findings

Master antioxidant; liver detoxification; immune support; skin lightening at high doses; use same day.

Published Research

Integr Med (PMC)

Pizzorno J. Glutathione! Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal (2014)

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Clinical Guidance

Research data is not a treatment plan. If you are considering Glutathione, the questions that matter are whether it suits your history, your labs and your goals. That is a conversation with a licensed physician, not a lookup.

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