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Glutathione

Written By Dr. Betina ChandoliaReviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta
Last updated 16 Aug 2022 | 05:53 PM (UTC)

Glutathione Uses

Glutathione is used in liver disease.

How Glutathione works

Glutathione belongs to a class of medications called antioxidants. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals), thus preventing liver damage.
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Expert advice for Glutathione

  • Inform your doctor if you have past or current history of asthma. 
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you have difficulty in breathing after taking the drug.
  • Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
  • Do not take if allergic to glutathione, milk protein or any of its ingredients.
  • Do not take if Patients had organ transplantation.
  • Avoid if suffering from asthma.
  • Do not take if patient is Pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Frequently asked questions for Glutathione

Glutathione is safe if used in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor.
Yes. Glutathione is a mixture of non-essential amino acids, since it can be synthesized in the body
Yes, skin whitening effect of Glutathione is discovered as one of the side effect at larger doses. Glutathione inhibits the synthesis of black pigment called melanin and exert its action as a skin whitening agent
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant and prevents any damage to body cells caused by harmful chemical substances (free radicals).
No. Glutathione is not known to impair fertility, cause cancer or weight gain.