Glutathione: How It Works, What It's Studied For & Safety
Glutathione is the body's primary intracellular antioxidant tripeptide (γ-glutamyl-cysteinyl-glycine), used in research-informed protocols for oxidative-stress and detoxification support. Clinicians consider it for adjunct antioxidant support in clinician-directed protocols. It is not FDA-approved as a finished drug product and is dispensed by Wells Pharmacy Network only after a licensed clinician evaluates intake, history, and labs.
Also known as: GSH, L-glutathione
How does Glutathione work?
Glutathione neutralizes reactive oxygen species, regenerates other antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E), and serves as a cofactor for phase-II detoxification enzymes. Direct administration aims to elevate plasma and tissue pools.
What is Glutathione studied for?
- Adjunct antioxidant support in clinician-directed protocols
- Detoxification-pathway support
- Skin-tone research (predominantly anecdotal)
How is Glutathione taken?
Compounded as IV infusions (in clinic), subcutaneous injections, oral liposomal preparations, and nasal sprays.
Is Glutathione FDA-approved? Is it safe?
Not FDA-approved for the prevention, treatment, or cure of any condition. Used inside research-informed, clinician-directed protocols only. Compounded prescription-only preparations are dispensed by Wells Pharmacy Network. Eligibility is decided by a licensed clinician based on intake and labs, not by checkout. Compounded products on this site are not FDA-approved and are not generic equivalents of any branded medication.
In the Regen Therapy catalog
This compound does not currently appear in an active Regen Therapy protocol. Browse the full catalog for adjacent options.
What does the research say about Glutathione?
Glutathione biology is well-characterized; clinical-trial efficacy data for direct supplementation is mixed.
Citations & further reading
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