Glutathione
Also known as: GSH, L-glutathione
Classification
Supplement
Regulatory Status
dietary-supplement
Overview
Glutathione is an endogenous tripeptide central to redox homeostasis and phase II detoxification chemistry; exogenous supplementation bioavailability and clinical effects vary by route and formulation.
Evidence and limitations
Human/preclinical evidence breakdown is not available in this record.
Pathways
Interactions & cautions
Flagged in source data
unapproved IV glutathione drips marketed for detox/skin lightening
Drug interactions
some chemotherapy regimens (context-specific) — No single universal interaction is established in this record; oncology teams should be informed of supplement use. (review)
These are observational flags for review, not individualized instructions.
Sources
- https://www.fda.gov/drugs/human-drug-compounding/fda-highlights-concerns-using-dietary-ingredient-glutathione-compound-sterile-injectables (opens in a new tab)
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/optimal-balance-pharmacy-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-certain-lots-compounded-glutathione-200 (opens in a new tab)
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20524875/ (opens in a new tab)
Educational reference only — not medical advice.