Glutathione
​Where is it found?
Glutathione is a naturally occurring antioxidant produced by the body. It plays a role in supporting normal cellular processes, including managing oxidative stress and assisting natural detoxification pathways.
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small amounts are found in foods
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spinach, avocados asparagus
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spinach, avocados asparagus
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Sulfur rich foods like beef poultry, fish and
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cruciferous vegetables
cooking and processing reduces glutathione levels
Caution
Infusions are only considered after medical consultation and assessment, and is not suitable for everyone.
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Speak with a doctor before using glutathione if you:
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Are pregnant or breastfeeding
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Have asthma
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Take other medications
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Have allergies to drugs, foods, dyes or herbs
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have other medical conditions
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Our services are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not replace advice from your general practitioner or specialist.
Risks and Side effects
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rare allergic reactions
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very rare cases of severe skin reactions (eg., Stevens-johnsons syndrome)
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Potential adverse effects at high or frequent doses
Frequency of use
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Glutathione infusions are considered an occasional adjunct treatment, not a frequent therapy.
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Some people use these a few times per year, but the ideal frequency is not known
Research
Current research
Research is limited and mostly small scale. There is no high quality evidence to support routine supplementation either oral or intravenous infusions for skin lightening, anti ageing, detoxification, or general wellness and in these areas its use is considerer experimental.
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Glutathione levels decrease with age and certain chronic illnesses.
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Lower levels are associated with increased oxidative stress.
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Some studies show potential benefits for muscle fatigue, immune function and certain neurological or cardiac conditions - but evidence is limited.
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Oral glutathione has mixed results and may not significantly affect oxidative stress
Possible Benefits (Based on limited evidence
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Improved sense of energy
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Support during times of illness or fatigue
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Potential skin brightening effects
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Possible short term benefits in some neurological and heart related situations
Possible Benefits (Based on limited evidence)
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Improved sense of energy
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Support during times of illness or fatigue
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Potential skin brightening effects
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Possible short term benefits in some neurological and heart related situations
Possible Benefits (Based on limited evidence)
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Improved sense of energy
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Support during times of illness or fatigue
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Potential skin brightening effects
-
Possible short term benefits in some neurological and heart related situations
Possible Benefits (Based on limited evidence)
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Improved sense of energy
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Support during times of illness or fatigue
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Potential skin brightening effects
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Possible short term benefits in some neurological and heart related situations
Bottom line, is like any oral supplements, there is also limited evidence on the effects of Glutathione on our general health. The TGA treats IV drips and injections as therapeutic goods, not cosmetics. Delivering substances like glutathione intravenously is considered a health service involving therapeutic goods, so TGA advertising rules apply.