Glutathione
Also known as GSH · L-Glutathione · reduced glutathione
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Reconstitution & dosing guide
600 mg · 1500 mg vial sizes — research phases, recon steps, and a live unit calculator.
Available sizes & price
Catalog only600mg x 10 vials
Glutathione (GT600) · Not in current stock
$25 / vial
1500mg x 10 vials
Glutathione (GTT) · Not in current stock
$45 / vial
Prices per vial · Research use only · Not medical advice.
Tripeptide antioxidant (Glu-Cys-Gly) central to cellular redox defense; used IV in clinics and discussed for skin brightening and detox narratives.
How to picture it
The cell's primary hand-held antioxidant and detox conjugate — a reusable chemical sponge for reactive oxygen and a tagger that helps escort certain toxins out. Picture foundational redox support: every high-output cell spends this resource constantly, so research and clinical nutrition treat it as core metabolic housekeeping.
Research focus & benefits
- Primary cellular antioxidant research
- Detox conjugation pathway interest
- Redox and oxidative-stress foundation science
Benefits describe research interest and pathway rationale — not guaranteed outcomes or medical advice. Research use only.
Overview
Glutathione is the primary intracellular thiol antioxidant. IV glutathione is popular in wellness clinics; oral bioavailability of reduced GSH is debated (precursors and liposomal forms used). Skin-lightening claims are common in some markets with uneven evidence quality.
Mechanism
Direct ROS scavenging, regeneration of vitamins C/E, xenobiotic conjugation via GSTs, and redox signaling. Skin effects proposed via tyrosinase pathway modulation.
Research uses
- Oxidative stress and liver support research
- IV wellness clinic protocols
- Dermatologic brightening literature (mixed quality)
Research dosing notes
Clinic IV protocols vary widely (hundreds of mg). Oral doses higher due to absorption limits. Research vials for reconstitution follow sterile technique.
Half-life / kinetics
Intracellular turnover rapid; IV plasma short
Common research routes
Reported considerations
- Injection-site reactions
- Rare asthma exacerbation with inhaled forms
- Electrolyte shifts with large IV volumes
Contraindications / cautions
- Sulfite-sensitive asthma caution
- Pregnancy caution for high-dose IV
Common research stacks
- Vitamin C
- NAD+
- Alpha-lipoic acid
Legal / access note
Compounded/clinic use common; not an FDA-approved universal detox drug. Research material quality varies.