Updated: 14-06-2026; About Author: Dr Ankit Patel is a qualified Homoeopathic physician holding a BHMS (Bachelor in Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery, First Class) from Ahmedabad Homoeopathic Medical College, and a Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE) from IGNOU.
Glutathione “THE TREND”
How does the Internet’s favourite antioxidant actually work
1] PRODUCTION
It is indeed a rich, potent antioxidant with a molecular structure composed of 3 amino acids: cysteine, Glutamate, and Glycine.
Cells in the body make it in a 2-step process.
The major production and distribution in the body is from liver cells.
DIETARY PROTEIN
│
Form
Amino Acids
┌─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┐
│ Glutamate │ Cysteine │ Glycine
└─────────────┴─────────────┴─────────────┘
│
▼
Most Body Cells
(especially liver cells)
│
▼
Step 1:
Glutamate + Cysteine
│
│ Enzyme:
│ Glutamate-Cysteine Ligase
▼
γ-Glutamylcysteine
│
│ Enzyme:
│ Glutathione Synthetase
▼
GLUTATHIONE (GSH)
2] ACTIVE ROLE
Glutathione has a potent antioxidant action at the cellular level, as it neutralises free radicals, toxins, and drugs, converting them into water-soluble forms so they’re easily eliminated in bile and urine.
──────────────────────┐
│ │
▼ ▼
Antioxidant Action Detoxification
│ │
Neutralises Binds toxins,
free radicals, drugs & chemicals
│ │
▼ ▼
Oxidised Form Water-soluble products
(GSSG) │
│ ▼
│ Excretion
│ (urine/bile)
▼
Glutathione Reductase
+ NADPH
│
▼
Reduced GSH
(recycled and reused)
3] FOOD SOURCES
Dietary sources rich in sulphur are considered a good source of Glutathione, and it is absorbed well in the presence of vitamin C
Hence, pairing sulphur-rich foods
along with vitamin C-rich foods.
Vegetables:
Broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower
Asparagus, avocados, onion, garlic.
All kinds of chicken, meat, and poultry have good amounts of Sulphur in them.
4) External supplementation
Your body’s glutathione reserves can be replenished by oral supplements
With high-quality, absorbable glutathione
Paired with
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA), which acts as a recycling factor
and
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), which acts as a precursor to production.
IV drips are also clinically administered under doctor supervision.
The benefits of IV glutathione are not consistently proven, and effects are short-lasting.
The daily maximum permitted dose is 600mg.
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along with
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