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Glutathione
Limited
Research chemical
Summary
Tripeptide antioxidant (Glu-Cys-Gly) central to cellular redox defense; used IV in clinics and discussed for skin brightening and detox narratives.
Categories
Metabolic & Body Comp, Longevity, Skin & Aesthetic
Mechanism
Direct ROS scavenging, regeneration of vitamins C/E, xenobiotic conjugation via GSTs, and redox signaling. Skin effects proposed via tyrosinase pathway modulation.
Half-life
Intracellular turnover rapid; IV plasma short
Routes
Intravenous; Intramuscular injection; Oral; Topical
Legal / access
Compounded/clinic use common; not an FDA-approved universal detox drug. Research material quality varies.
Key risks
- Injection-site reactions
- Rare asthma exacerbation with inhaled forms
- Electrolyte shifts with large IV volumes
Common claims
- Detox / antioxidant
- Skin brightening
- Hangover / recovery IVs
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