Glutathione
Endogenous tripeptide central to cellular redox control and xenobiotic metabolism. Supplement products differ substantially by chemical form and route, while blood measurements do not directly represent intracellular tissue pools. A biochemical role does not by itself establish benefit from routine supplementation in people without a defined indication.
Pharmacokinetic model
A route-level PK model for glutathione is being prepared from published data. Dosing references, studies, and documented interactions are below; the app catalog is updated as models are validated.
Key facts
- Category
- Endogenous Antioxidant
- Suggested cadence
- once daily
Research behind this entry
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An Update on Glutathione's Biosynthesis, Metabolism, Functions, and Medicinal Purposes
Broad narrative review covers glutathione synthesis, redox metabolism, cellular functions, measurement, and proposed medical uses. It supports glutathione's biological importance but does not establish a universal…
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Glutathione metabolism and its implications for health
Review describes glutathione synthesis, turnover, nutrient precursors, antioxidant functions, and disease associations. Mechanistic and deficiency evidence should not be interpreted as proof that exogenous glutathione…
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Randomized controlled trial of oral glutathione supplementation on body stores of glutathione.
This citation reports a human clinical study involving Glutathione. It does not by itself establish a qualified dose, safety profile, efficacy claim, or pharmacokinetic route for this record.
3 published studies referenced in the app, each with a plain-language summary.