antioxidant
Glutathione
Master antioxidant and detoxification molecule. Supports liver and immune function.
What it’s good for
Glutathione for Chronic Inflammation
Evidence1 study · 1 supporting · 0 against
4 safety notes
Your body’s main antioxidant, which mops up the damage that drives inflammation.
Dose: 250–500 mg
Glutathione for Acne
Not verified1 study · 0 supporting · 1 against
4 safety notes
Why it gets suggested: Meant to support the liver in clearing waste and to cut oxidative stress in skin.
Dose: 250–500 mg
Tested as: oral glutathione (non-liposomal)
Why we could not verify it: A proper search found trials of this compound, but not in the form named here — oral glutathione (non-liposomal). Evidence for one form is not evidence for another.
Glutathione for Dry Skin
Not verified1 study · 0 supporting · 0 against
4 safety notes
Why it gets suggested: Meant to protect skin cells from damage and help them hold moisture.
Dose: 250–500 mg
Tested as: Glutathione (Plain Oral, Reduced)
Why we could not verify it: The research we could find tested Glutathione (Plain Oral, Reduced). That is a different preparation, and a result for one form is not a result for another.