Glutathione

Glutathione is the body's most important endogenous antioxidant and a central molecule in detoxification. It is produced in every cell and plays a critical role in neutralising free radicals, supporting liver detoxification pathways, recycling other antioxidants (including vitamins C and E), and maintaining healthy immune function. Glutathione levels decline with age, chronic stress, poor diet, alcohol consumption and environmental toxin exposure.

Each capsule provides 200mg of L glutathione in its reduced form, which is the biologically active state. The reduced form is important because oxidised glutathione (GSSG) must be converted back to the reduced form before the body can use it. Oral glutathione supplementation was historically debated due to questions about whether it survives stomach acid and absorption, but more recent research has demonstrated that oral reduced glutathione at 250mg or more per day can raise blood glutathione levels. The vegetarian capsule shell is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.

Take 1 capsule per day with food.

Taking with a meal supports general tolerability. For enhanced effect, consider combining with N acetyl cysteine (NAC), which provides the cysteine building block the body uses to manufacture its own glutathione. This dual approach supplies both direct glutathione and the raw material for ongoing endogenous production.

Glutathione is particularly relevant for those with high oxidative stress loads, including people exposed to environmental pollutants, those recovering from illness, regular alcohol consumers, and anyone over 40 whose natural production is declining. Allow 4 to 8 weeks of consistent supplementation to assess the effect on energy, skin clarity and general resilience.