Glutathione Benefits

• Reduces oxidative stress*
• Improves symptoms of psoriasis*
• Reduced cell damage in the liver*
• Promotes weight loss*
• Improved insulin resistance in older people*
• Increased mobility in people with clogged arteries*
• Fight against autoimmune disease*
• Reduce oxidative damage in autistic children*
• Reduce impact of high blood sugar*
• Reduce respiratory disease symptoms*

Reduces oxidative stress

When your body has an imbalance between the production of free radicals and your body's ability to fight them off, the result is oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a precursor to multiple diseases like diabetes, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. (1)

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May improve psoriasis

Whey protein, when given to people with psoriasis, improved their symptoms. (2) Since whey protein has been shown to increase glutathione levels in the body, some studies show a link to improving psoriasis symptoms. 

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Reduction of cell damage in the liver

Fatty liver disease is caused by your liver cells dying. A reduction in liver cells creates a deficiency in antioxidants. In one study, glutathione was given to participants with fatty liver disease, and participants showed a reduction in cell damage. (3) 

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Weight loss

As we age, our bodies produce less glutathione. A study showed that people with low glutathione levels were associated with less fat burning and higher rates of fat storage in the body. (4)

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Improved insulin resistance in older people

According to a study that explored the role of glutathione in insulin resistance in older individuals, higher levels of glutathione was linked to improving insulin resistance and fat burning. (4)

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Increased mobility in people with clogged arteries

Clogged arteries from plaque build up is called peripheral artery diseases—most commonly occurring in the legs. One study showed that supplementing glutathione improved circulation, increasing a person’s ability to walk pain-free for longer distances. (5)

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Fight against autoimmune disease

Autoimmune diseases cause chronic inflammation and can increase oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can cause diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease and lupus. Glutathione has been shown to reduce oxidative stress levels by simulating or reducing the body’s immunological response. (6) 

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Reduce oxidative damage in autistic children

Children with autism have higher levels of oxidative damage and lower levels of glutathione in their brain. A clinical study showed that after eight weeks of supplementation, participants showed improvements in cysteine, plasma sulfate and whole-blood glutathione levels. (7)

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May reduce impact of high blood sugar

Long-term high blood sugar is associated with reduced amounts of glutathione, which leads to oxidative stress and tissue damage. Boosted glutathione levels lowers oxidative stress and damage in people with uncontrolled diabetes, despite having high sugar levels. (8)

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May reduce respiratory disease symptoms

N-acetylcysteine is a medication used to treat asthma and cystic fibrosis. N-acetylcysteine is a byproduct of glutathione. Glutathione may help thin mucus and reduce inflammation. (9)