Research overview

Glutathione L-γ-glutamyl-L-cysteinylglycine (GSH)

Glutathione is an endogenous tripeptide (Glu-Cys-Gly) studied for redox/thiol and cellular-detoxification pathways in research models.

Compound profile

Name: Glutathione
Scientific name: L-γ-glutamyl-L-cysteinylglycine (GSH)
Molecular formula: C10H17N3O6S
Molecular weight: 307.32 g/mol
Category: Research peptide (research use only)
Documentation: Third-party tested; per-batch COA when available

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Scientific literature

13 curated peer-reviewed studies and public references for Glutathione. Each opens at its original source; provided for research reference only.

Antioxidants (Basel) · 2026

A Targeted Metabolomic Assessment of Oral Glutathione Bioavailability and Safety in Humans: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial

Biomedicines · 2025

A Literature Review of Glutathione Therapy in Ameliorating Hepatic Dysfunction in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

The Journals of Gerontology: Series A · 2023

Supplementing Glycine and N-Acetylcysteine (GlyNAC) in Older Adults Improves Glutathione Deficiency, Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Inflammation, Physical Function, and Aging Hallmarks: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Antioxidants (Basel) · 2022

Randomized Clinical Trial of How Long-Term Glutathione Supplementation Offers Protection from Oxidative Damage and Improves HbA1c in Elderly Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2022

The effects of the oral supplementation of L-Cystine associated with reduced L-Glutathione-GSH on human skin pigmentation: a randomized, double-blinded, benchmark- and placebo-controlled clinical trial

Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism · 2021

The effects of 3 weeks of oral glutathione supplementation on whole body insulin sensitivity in obese males with and without type 2 diabetes: a randomized trial

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 2018

Oral supplementation with liposomal glutathione elevates body stores of glutathione and markers of immune function

BMC Gastroenterology · 2017

Efficacy of glutathione for the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: an open-label, single-arm, multicenter, pilot study

European Journal of Nutrition · 2015

Randomized controlled trial of oral glutathione supplementation on body stores of glutathione

Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2012

Glutathione as an oral whitening agent: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Journal of Nutrition · 2004

Glutathione metabolism and its implications for health

PubChem

Glutathione Compound Summary

FDA.gov

FDA highlights concerns with using dietary ingredient glutathione to compound sterile injectables

Literature last updated July 27, 2026

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