What is Glutathione?
Category: Supplements
Most popular types: Glutathione (IV) Liposomal Glutathione Glutathione nebulizer Show all
See also: Glutathione-ATP Glutathione (IV) Glutathione Lotion Glutathione Patch
Glutathione is an antioxidant that is produced in the liver, where it detoxifies harmful compounds so they can be excreted through the bile. It also helps maintain the integrity of red blood cells and protect white cells. It's digested very rapidly when given orally so IV is an alternate route.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 64 | 35 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 22 | 14 | |
| General health | 20 | 4 | |
| Lyme disease | 8 | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 6 | 4 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 4 | 3 |
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Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 64 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Glutathione
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Pain in veins | 1 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | |
| Urinary urgency | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Glutathione
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 6 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 34 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 15 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 13 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 10 |
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