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Benefits of Glutathione Injections

Once glutathione injections enter your bloodstream, here’s what the antioxidant may do: 

Boost longevity

Scientists from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston recently found that glutathione increases lifespan in mice by 24%. However, more research is needed to confirm its efficacy in humans.

Reduce oxidative stress

Low levels of glutathione have been linked to age-related diseases. That may be because if your body lacks glutathione, it can’t fight off the free radicals that cause oxidative stress.

Researchers have found that glutathione has a positive effect on oxidative stress in lab studies. A recent small study of healthy older adults given glyNAC, a supplement that increases glutathione levels, showed lower oxidative stress and inflammation after 24 weeks of treatment. This suggests that glutathione might protect against age-related diseases including cancer, diabetes, insulin resistance, and arthritis, which have been linked to high levels of oxidative

Reduce cell damage caused by fatty liver disease

Antioxidant deficiency—including a lack of glutathione—can exacerbate cell death in the liver and lead to fatty liver disease.

One study reported that glutathione was most effective when given to people with fatty liver disease intravenously, in high doses. Another study showed that oral daily glutathione supplementation over 4 months combined with improvements in lifestyle habits led to positive effects on the liver for some people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Improve skin

One study from Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology found that glutathione has skin brightening benefits and can smooth wrinkles and promote skin firmness.

Glutathione can also help reduce unpleasant bumps on the skin. A small study found that taking whey protein isolate—which can increase natural glutathione levels—improved psoriasis without additional treatment. 

Some people get glutathione injections online or at spas because glutathione injections also promote skin lightening by transforming melanin into a lighter share and enhancing the appearance of uneven skin tone. The mechanism involves deactivating the tyrosinase enzyme responsible for skin pigmentation. However, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against using glutathione for this purpose because the shots might contain unknown harmful ingredients or contaminants. Glutathione injections should only be used if you have a prescription from your doctor and they come from a licensed pharmacy.

Support your immune system

Glutathione may keep your immune system strong so it can better fight off infections. One small clinical trial found that people who took glutathione supplements had elevated levels of natural killer (NK) cells and lymphocytes, your body’s front-line infection fighters.
 

Better your brain health

Glutathione plays an important role in the brain and levels are decreased in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. One small study of patients with early, untreated Parkinson’s disease given high dose intravenous glutathione twice a day for 30 days showed symptom improvement that lasted for 2-4 months after treatment ended. Cognition in healthy, older adults may also be improved with supplementation that improves glutathione levels.
 

Boost physical performance

When used before a workout, glutathione may enhance your sweat session. In one small study, men who received glutathione before they exercised performed better, felt less fatigued and had lower levels of lactic acid in their blood. Another study in healthy older adults showed supplementation with glyNAC, which increases glutathione levels, led to improvements in strength, gait speed, and body composition.