Glutathione
Master antioxidant & detox
The body's master antioxidant — bypassing the gut and going straight to the cell.
Also sold as
Research chemical vendors can't legally label products with the real name, so Glutathione often appears under coded SKUs. If you're shopping and see any of these, it's the same compound:
- GSH
- L-Glutathione
Codes shown are for identification only.
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What it actually is
Glutathione is a tripeptide (glutamate cysteine glycine) that every cell in the body makes and uses to neutralize oxidative stress, recycle vitamins C and E, and conjugate toxins in Phase II liver detox. Levels drop with age, alcohol, infection, heavy metal exposure, and chronic illness. Oral glutathione is largely broken down in the gut, which is why subcutaneous or IM injection is the preferred research route — it raises intracellular glutathione in a way pills cannot match.
Light- and oxygen sensitive. Keep the reconstituted vial wrapped in foil in the fridge and use within about 28 days. Many users pair with vitamin C, which recycles glutathione back to its active reduced form. Injectable ranges reported elsewhere run 200–600mg 2–3x per week — see the 600mg and 1500mg vial entries for that math.
Why people use it
- Liver and Phase II detox support — alcohol, mold, heavy metals, medications
- Skin brightening and more even tone (well documented in dermatology literature)
- Reduced oxidative stress markers in chronic fatigue, long COVID, and autoimmune protocols
- Stacks well with NAD+ and MOTS-c for mitochondrial recovery
Educational only · Not a vendor claim
How it works
Tripeptide (glutamate cysteine glycine) that donates electrons to neutralize reactive oxygen species, recycles vitamins C and E, and drives Phase II liver conjugation of toxins. Standard capsules are cleaved by the gut enzyme GGT into loose amino acids before absorption, which is why injection (IM or subcutaneous), IV infusion, buccal strips, and liposomal forms all exist. Injected delivery skips the gut entirely; IV pushes plasma levels highest but clears within roughly 15 minutes, so weekly or twice-weekly clinic dosing is the norm there.
Health benefits
- Liver and detox support
- Brighter, more even skin tone
- Lower oxidative stress markers
- Better tolerance to alcohol, mold, and environmental toxins
- Synergy with NAD+ and mitochondrial peptides
What you'll feel
- Clearer skin within 4–8 weeks
- Less post drinking sluggishness
- Improved energy in chronic fatigue contexts
- Reduced 'inflamed' facial puffiness
Pros
- Body's own native antioxidant — extremely well tolerated
- Bypasses poor oral bioavailability
- Pairs cleanly with almost any other protocol
- Affordable per dose
Cons
- Light- and oxygen sensitive — must be stored carefully
- Sulfur smell on reconstitution is normal but off putting
- Skin lightening effect is real and may not be desired by everyone
Side effects to know
- Mild injection site sting (sulfur compounds)
- Rare transient headache
- Possible skin lightening with long term high dose use
Best suited for
Educational summary · Not medical advice · Discuss with a qualified clinician
Typical timeline
General pattern for the Longevity category. Individual response varies.
- Week 1Usually no acute feel. Sleep may deepen. Some report clearer thinking within days.
- Weeks 2–3Subjective energy and skin quality often improve. Effects are cumulative, not dramatic.
- Post-cycleBenefits persist for months. Repeat cycles 2–3 times per year is the common cadence.
Pairs well with
Common combinations experienced users run alongside Glutathione. Always add one peptide at a time so you can attribute effects and side effects.
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The reconstitution math
- 1Reconstitute the 200 mg vial with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water. Tilt — don't shake.
- 2Concentration becomes 100,000 mcg/mL (100 mg/mL).
- 3For a 50 mg dose, draw 0.500 mL — that's 50 units on a 1 mL insulin syringe.
- 4One vial gives you approximately 4 doses.
Reminder: 100 units on an insulin syringe = 1 mL. Always start at half the listed dose for the first week and rotate injection sites between arms, legs, abdomen, and glutes.
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